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BHFC 96 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slug Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slug Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potnoir has Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings tries for a takedown but Potnoir manages to get underhooks.
Jennings gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jennings 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.
Potnoir pulls Jennings in close to prevent any damage.
Potnoir wants to stand but Jennings is controlling the position.
Jennings trying to control but Potnoir is working from the bottom.
Jennings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slug Jennings has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Potnoir cracks the inside of Jennings's front leg.
Jennings is breathing heavily.
Potnoir scores with a one two! Jennings had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Potnoir lands with a nice combination. Jennings backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Slug Jennings has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potnoir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jennings has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jennings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Potnoir has Jennings up against the cage in a clinch.
Potnoir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potnoir scores with a head kick.
Jennings avoids the head kick by Potnoir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir cracks Jennings with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potnoir throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jennings stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Potnoir follows into mount!
Jennings is rocked!
Potnoir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Jennings is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Potnoir connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jennings seems to have got his legs back now.
Jennings tries to lock up and control but Potnoir gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Potnoir is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Potnoir scores with a head kick. Jennings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Potnoir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Potnoir wants to get back to striking at distance but Jennings won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jennings has him pressed against the cage.
Potnoir with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Potnoir lands a nice knee to the body.
Potnoir breaks the clinch.
Potnoir connects with an inside leg kick.
Jennings takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Potnoir moves into the clinch.
Potnoir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jennings.
Potnoir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir manages to break the clinch.
Potnoir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jennings is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slug Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings prevents Potnoir from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Potnoir.
Potnoir tries to break the clinch but Jennings is controlling the position.
Potnoir is trying to break the clinch but Jennings is controlling him.
Jennings wants to take the fight to the mat but Potnoir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potnoir breaks the clinch.
Potnoir clinches.
Potnoir manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Potnoir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slug Jennings's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potnoir has managed to clinch.
Potnoir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jennings takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potnoir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jennings has Potnoir pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jennings pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Potnoir tumbling to the mat - Jennings dives into Potnoir's guard.
Jennings trying to control but Potnoir is working from the bottom.
Jennings prevents Potnoir from getting back to his feet.
Jennings preventing the sweep.
Potnoir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jennings could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jennings looking to sit in guard and control but Potnoir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potnoir tries to stand but Jennings is controlling from the bottom.
Jennings keeping full guard, as Potnoir tries to pass.
Potnoir trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jennings pulls Potnoir in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jennings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Potnoir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potnoir wants to stand but Jennings is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jennings escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potnoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Potnoir from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potnoir.
Potnoir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potnoir advances to half guard.
Potnoir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jennings!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings tries to hold on but Potnoir pushes him away.
Jason Potnoir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Potnoir tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Potnoir avoids the attempt from Jennings to control.
Potnoir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jennings's face.
Potnoir avoids the attempt from Jennings to control.
Potnoir prevents Jennings from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Jennings that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Potnoir is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jason Potnoir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potnoir throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jennings.
Potnoir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potnoir throws a body kick that misses.
Potnoir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Potnoir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jennings's hands.
Jennings with a poor takedown
and Potnoir counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jennings is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potnoir as he jumps to the side.
Potnoir drives through and clinches with Jennings against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potnoir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jennings has him pressed against the cage.
Potnoir breaks from the clinch.
Jennings shoots for a double leg takedown but Potnoir sprawls well. He's pushed Jennings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slug Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potnoir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potnoir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Potnoir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Slug Jennings's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Potnoir finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Potnoir.
Potnoir scores with a head kick.
Potnoir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potnoir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Potnoir is trying to break the clinch but Jennings is controlling him.
Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potnoir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Potnoir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potnoir connects with a knee to the head.
Jennings keeps control of Potnoir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings has Potnoir pressed against the cage, preventing Potnoir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Potnoir breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings looks for a takedown but Potnoir sprawls well.
Potnoir cracks the inside of Jennings's front leg.
Potnoir moves into the clinch successfully.
Potnoir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potnoir gets underhooks to prevent Jennings's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slug Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potnoir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potnoir breaks from the clinch.
Potnoir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jennings. That did some damage!
Potnoir closes the distance and clinches.
Potnoir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir has closed the distance and engaged Jennings in a clinch.
Jennings is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potnoir working Jennings over with knees to the body.
Potnoir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potnoir breaks the clinch.
Potnoir moves into range and clinches up with Jennings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potnoir is trying to push Jennings away but Jennings has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Potnoir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jennings has him pressed against the cage.
Potnoir with a knee to the head.
Potnoir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potnoir throws a lazy head kick
and Jennings counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Potnoir's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potnoir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jennings is one step ahead there.
Jennings 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.
Potnoir keeping moving, preventing Jennings from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Slug Jennings wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Potnoir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Potnoir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potnoir scores with a head kick. Jennings tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jennings takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Potnoir closes the distance and clinches.
Jennings has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potnoir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potnoir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potnoir moves into the clinch successfully.
Slug Jennings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Potnoir is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Potnoir wants to get back to striking at distance but Jennings won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Potnoir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potnoir 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Potnoir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cash tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cash tries to land a body kick
so McDonald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald won't allow Cash to sweep him here.
Cash throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDonald uses it to pass to side control.
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!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cash keeps working.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Cash.
Cash tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cash is looking to get back to is feet but McDonald passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cash trying to control here.
Cash wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Cash wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McDonald closes the distance and pushes Cash back into the cage.
Cash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald has Cash pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McDonald pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cash tumbling to the mat - McDonald dives into Cash's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald pushing down on Cash's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Cash looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Cash is having none of it.
McDonald is looking to stall here but Cash recovers full guard.
Cash manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McDonald taking shots to the head.
Cash avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to finish this one by submission but McDonald is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cash.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Cash's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling Cash's body position as best he can.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald wants to control but Cash is having none of it.
Cash lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Cash will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cash shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Cash wants a takedown but no success here.
Cash throws an elbow that misses.
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cash trying to control from the bottom.
Cash gets back to full guard.
Cash keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Cash is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Cash working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Cash is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Cash desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cash is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Cash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cash is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Cash is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Cash controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cash manages to get to full guard.
Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cash working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald stands up out of Cash's guard for a moment - Cash manages to land a nice upkick.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Cash is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McDonald frees his head nicely. Oh but Cash has switched to an armbar! McDonald is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Johnny Cash!
Johnny Cash bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan Mc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashe Corven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mc kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Choice Is Yours (This or That) by Black Sheep. Corven is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Escape. Baeddan Mc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ashe Corven's chin.
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245 lbs
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28
245 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baeddan Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashe Corven!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corven shoots in but Mc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mc is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corven's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Corven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corven moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc trying to control the position from guard on top but Corven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corven looking for a guillotine here but Mc defends easily.
Mc trying to control the position from guard on top but Corven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc looking to sit in guard and control but Corven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mc scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mc looking for a guillotine here but Corven defends easily.
Mc controls Corven momentarily but Corven frees himself.
Corven is pushing down on Mc's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mc is fighting to maintain full guard but Corven has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc trying to control but Corven postures up.
Mc actively working from the bottom here.
Mc keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corven is working away from the top position though.
Corven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mc keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mc actively working from the bottom here.
Corven is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corven.
Corven is trying to work for a kimura but Mc is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mc throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corven passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Corven cracks Mc with a big elbow.
Mc tries to buck Corven off but Corven is having none of it.
Mc can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corven is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mc is not content to let Corven control the position.
Corven working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mc, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Mc's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baeddan Mc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mc. That's going to slow Corven down.
Mc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corven manages to avoid it.
Mc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corven moves away.
Mc shoots in and bounces Corven off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Corven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mc trying to control but Corven is working from the bottom.
Corven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mc is aware though and is defending well.
Mc drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mc has Corven in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corven escapes and throws Mc's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Corven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mc keeps working.
Mc wants to control but Corven postures up.
Corven wants to control but Mc is keeping him busy.
Mc manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Corven is tapping! Great win for Mc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baeddan Mc!
After winning the bout, Baeddan Mc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but SnedeKKer swivels and escapes.
Krenshaw defending well as SnedeKKer loads up on a big left hand.
SnedeKKer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SnedeKKer wants it to stay on the feet.
SnedeKKer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer looks to land a combination but Krenshaw avoids it well.
SnedeKKer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krenshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SnedeKKer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krenshaw with a lazy takedown attempt
and SnedeKKer counters with a series of strikes. Krenshaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vay Krenshaw.
Krenshaw slips under a jab.
Krenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
SnedeKKer misses with a series of wild punches.
Krenshaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SnedeKKer back to the cage. Krenshaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
SnedeKKer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krenshaw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and SnedeKKer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Krenshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer avoids it really well and circles away.
Krenshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krenshaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SnedeKKer moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
SnedeKKer has his foot on Krenshaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krenshaw works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SnedeKKer is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SnedeKKer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SnedeKKer stopping the sweep attempt from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer gets to his feet - Krenshaw follows without any prompting.
Krenshaw throws a series of punches but SnedeKKer avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer jabs Krenshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
Krenshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenshaw closes the distance and clinches up with SnedeKKer, looking for a takedown. Krenshaw pushes SnedeKKer against the cage but SnedeKKer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
SnedeKKer looks to land a combination but Krenshaw avoids it well.
SnedeKKer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krenshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krenshaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
SnedeKKer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw connects with a body shot.
Krenshaw misses with a takedown attempt - SnedeKKer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
SnedeKKer thows a body shot but no joy.
SnedeKKer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer punishes Krenshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Krenshaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has SnedeKKer pinned against the cage. SnedeKKer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krenshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SnedeKKer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krenshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian SnedeKKer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krenshaw tries to clinch there but SnedeKKer circles away.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is winning the standup battle so far.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with SnedeKKer but SnedeKKer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SnedeKKer misses with a straight left.
Vay Krenshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SnedeKKer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SnedeKKer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sebastian SnedeKKer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krenshaw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krenshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but SnedeKKer sprawls well. He's pushed Krenshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vay Krenshaw.
Krenshaw misses with a wild body shot.
SnedeKKer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krenshaw in his tracks.
Krenshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krenshaw slips a jab from SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw shoots in and drives through. SnedeKKer sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer throws a hook to the side of Krenshaw's head but Krenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krenshaw shoots in for a takedown but SnedeKKer shows good takedown defense.
SnedeKKer swats away the attempt to clinch by Krenshaw.
Krenshaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from SnedeKKer.
It looks like Vay Krenshaw has been cut.
Krenshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. SnedeKKer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SnedeKKer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Krenshaw is rocked!
Krenshaw is breathing heavily.
SnedeKKer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can SnedeKKer finish him?
Krenshaw dodges the punch combination from SnedeKKer.
Krenshaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenshaw throws a sloppy body shot
and Krenshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SnedeKKer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Krenshaw can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from SnedeKKer and Krenshaw drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by SnedeKKer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian SnedeKKer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lasse Rantala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rantala's choice of entrance music: Roy Jones Jr - Can´t Be Touched. Lasse Rantala has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Rantala!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rantala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rantala shoots in and drives through. Bortman sprawls well.
Bortman lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rantala crumples to the floor! Bortman milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Bortman!
A relieved looking Alex Bortman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother Russia. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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278 lbs
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275 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Breznev on the side of the head.
Breznev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michieletto manages to avoid it.
Breznev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breznev.
Michieletto scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Breznev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michieletto swings for the body but Breznev moves out of range.
Breznev throws a leg kick but Michieletto moved away.
Breznev takes a swing at Michieletto's ribcage but misses.
Michieletto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breznev was well out of range. Poor timing from Michieletto.
Breznev misses the shot to the body.
Breznev is looking to chop away at Michieletto's legs.
Michieletto looks to score with a jab to the body but Breznev is just out of range.
Michieletto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breznev takes a step back to recover.
Breznev is breathing heavily.
Breznev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Breznev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Michieletto scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Michieletto throws a front kick that sends Breznev stumbling back into the cage.
Michieletto stuns Breznev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michieletto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Michieletto scoring well with a low kick there.
Breznev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michieletto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Michieletto.
Michieletto connects with a leg kick. Breznev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Michieletto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breznev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michieletto looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Michieletto backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Breznev's temple! It sends Breznev violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Michieletto celebrates and the doctors try to help Breznev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Davide Michieletto!
Davide Michieletto is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Davide Michieletto thanked •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvald Kikkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorio San Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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24
277 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osvald Kikkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregorio San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikkas misses with a takedown
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
San Pedro throws a head kick but Kikkas moves out of range.
Kikkas tries for a takedown but San Pedro circles away easily
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kikkas misses with a takedown attempt
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osvald Kikkas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kikkas with a poor takedown
and San Pedro counters with a nice body shot.
Kikkas is breathing heavily.
Kikkas tries for a takedown but San Pedro circles away easily
and San Pedro counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
San Pedro measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kikkas! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gregorio San Pedro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gregorio San Pedro waved his t-shirt featuring [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eye of the Tiger. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganga avoids it really well and circles away.
Ganga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ganga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ganga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Ganga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Ganga.
Ganga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nogueira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ganga is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ganga tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nogueira tries for a kimura but Ganga is defending well.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ganga rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira 's guard! Nice work there by Ganga!
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nogueira on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Ganga pushes his legs off easily.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Ganga defends it easily.
Nogueira has an active guard here but Ganga has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganga is working away from the top position though.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira strikes from the bottom but Ganga passes into mount!
Nogueira tries to reverse the position but Ganga maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to lock up and control but Ganga gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position but Ganga isn't that keen on the idea.
Nogueira regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Ganga keeps him under control.
Nogueira tries to kick Ganga off in order to stand up. Ganga Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ganga scores with a jab.
Ganga avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Ganga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Ganga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes down on Nogueira 's head and hops out.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Ganga.
Ganga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ganga throws a lazy uppercut
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ganga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Ganga in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ganga is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Ganga controlling him for the moment.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Ganga pushes his legs off easily.
Ganga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ganga tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira seems to be working for a kimura but Ganga defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira is working for a submission of some sort.
Nogueira wants to take a breather but Ganga is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a head shot. Ganga uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ganga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ganga has escaped and now he's on top!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganga postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Ganga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ganga uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nogueira fails with the takedown.
Nogueira looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.
A jab from Ganga misses.
Nogueira shoots in and gets a takedown into Ganga's guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a leg! Ganga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ganga manages to kick Nogueira off! Nogueira jumps back into Ganga's guard.
Ganga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganga can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control from Ganga's half guard. Ganga has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ganga 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.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Nogueira tries to pass.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira won't allow Ganga to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ganga dives on top into guard.
Ganga postures up.
Ganga is stalling in the full guard.
Nogueira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Ganga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Ganga defends easily.
Nogueira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nogueira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ganga sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing shots but Ganga is blocking nicely.
Nogueira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ganga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nogueira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nogueira .
Nogueira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira really 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.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Ganga sprawls well.
Ganga misses with a body shot.
Ganga misses with a wild body shot.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Nogueira scores a takedown into full mount!
Nogueira punching from mount but Ganga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nogueira avoids the attempt from Ganga to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ganga is on top in guard.
Ganga 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.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nogueira has his foot on Ganga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganga works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira controls Ganga momentarily but Ganga frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Nogueira has his foot on Ganga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ganga works his way back into a safe position though.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nogueira looking for a guillotine here but Ganga defends easily.
Nogueira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sunil Ganga.
Ganga lands a really nice looking cross but Nogueira seems unphased.
Ganga throws the left hand but Nogueira avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganga to score with a decent uppercut.
Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ganga.
Ganga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sunil Ganga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ganga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ganga throws a hook but Nogueira avoids it easily.
Ganga misses with a right hand
and Nogueira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira throwing strikes but missing.
Nogueira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ganga is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ganga has escaped and now he's on top!
Ganga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ganga's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga pulls Nogueira in close to his closed guard and prevents Nogueira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nogueira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nogueira has gone for a leg lock! Ganga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nogueira 's guard.
Nogueira managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ganga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ganga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ganga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira pulls Ganga in close to his closed guard and prevents Ganga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ganga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Ganga defends it easily.
Nogueira is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is keeping the position.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nogueira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ganga has his hands clasped together but Nogueira extends an breaks Ganga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nogueira .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira !
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is the new welterweight champion!
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