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UPG 19: Quick to Anger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Fedorovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Diego Montana has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diego Montana seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Fedorovich!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montana moves into the clinch.
Montana stalls.
Montana lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sergey Fedorovich has been cut.
Montana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fedorovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diego Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Fedorovich.
Montana lands an elbow inside.
Montana just leaning against Fedorovich, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Montana lands an elbow just above Fedorovich 's eye.
Montana gets underhooks to prevent Fedorovich's takedown attempt.
Fedorovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montana wants the takedown. Fedorovich is fighting it off but Montana persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fedorovich's guard against the cage.
Montana controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montana controlling the action here.
Montana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Montana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Montana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Montana seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedorovich for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorovich is in trouble now - Montana has advanced to mount!
Montana content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Montana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Fedorovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fedorovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Montana throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedorovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fedorovich.
Fedorovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montana has escaped and now he's on top!
Fedorovich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montana trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fedorovich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fedorovich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montana dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montana has gone for a leg lock! Fedorovich slips out almost immediately though and dives into Montana's guard.
Montana trying to control the position here.
Montana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fedorovich's guard.
Montana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana content to stall in guard here.
Fedorovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montana defends well.
Fedorovich being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Diego Montana wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Montana moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana is struggling to control the position.
Montana gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Montana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Fedorovich's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fedorovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana throws a body punch but Fedorovich moves out of range.
Fedorovich moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Fedorovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Montana just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorovich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montana sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedorovich somewhat.
Montana misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana catches Fedorovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montana misses with a wild combination.
Montana stuffs the takedown attempt from Fedorovich. Fedorovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Montana dives in and scores a takedown into Fedorovich's guard.
Fedorovich being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Montana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Montana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montana connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Montana.
Diego Montana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fedorovich moves away.
Montana tries to bum rush Fedorovich with a series of wild strikes but Fedorovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montana is looking to clinch.
Montana throws a combination that misses
and Fedorovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fedorovich is looking for a kimura but Montana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fedorovich to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorovich is trying to work for a kimura but Montana is defending well.
Fedorovich 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.
Fedorovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montana manages to get to full guard.
Diego Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fedorovich!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Montana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Montana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Diego Montana!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Diego Montana!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Diego Montana!
Diego Montana wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren has chosen London Calling - The Clash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Frank Warren!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Benson throws a combination. Warren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Warren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benson's waist but Benson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warren off to one side.
Benson throws a lazy uppercut
so Warren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren.
Warren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warren postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Warren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren throwing strikes but missing.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren postures up in Benson's guard and throws a big left but Benson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Warren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warren landing some decent shots from guard.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Warren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warren trying to control but Benson is working from the bottom.
Warren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benson's guard.
Benson is not content to let Warren control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benson's head.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground.
Warren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warren passes to full mount!
Warren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Benson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warren lands a big elbow.
Warren working Benson over with strikes here.
Warren looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren trying to control but Benson is having none of it.
Warren throwing strikes here but Benson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warren throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Warren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Warren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benson scores with a shot to the body.
Benson slaps away a takedown attempt from Warren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Warren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benson tries to avoid it but Warren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benson to the ground. Benson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Warren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Benson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson.
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for Warren on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warren is defended easily by Benson.
Warren shoots in but Benson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands with a slapping head kick.
Benson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Warrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benson lands with a straight right. Warren didn't see that one coming.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Warren tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a jab. Benson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Benson swivels and escapes.
A big left from Benson misses.
A head kick misses from Benson.
A punch combination from Benson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on Warren's head and hops out.
Benson throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Benson shows good takedown defense.
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Benson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benson wants it to stay on the feet.
Warren has a takedown stuffed.
Benson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Benson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benson circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warren.
Warren shoots in for a double leg but Benson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benjamin Benson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Warren.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Warren shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Warren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson throws a one two combo.
Benson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warren throws out the jab.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.
Benson leaves Warren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
Benjamin Benson is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but Warren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a low kick.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benson misses with a body shot.
Warren tries for a takedown but Benson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benson's guard.
Warren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benson is keeping the position for now.
Benjamin Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren is pushing down on Benson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benson is fighting to maintain full guard but Warren has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Frank Warren!
Frank Warren wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darron McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Johnny Cash - Walk The Line as his entrance music. Darron McClain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Walter West's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darron McClain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walter West!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClain.
McClain swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from West lands.
It looks like Darron McClain has been cut.
McClain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McClain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from McClain.
McClain connects with a looping right hand.
McClain has his takedown stuffed
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
West's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West stalling against the cage.
West receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McClain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McClain misses with a body shot.
West blocks a jab.
McClain loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Darron McClain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain lands a jab to West's midsection.
Walter West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
McClain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from West.
West tries a low kick but McClain avoids it.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West defending well as McClain loads up on a big left hand.
McClain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
West will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McClain connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
McClain digs a good hook to West's body.
McClain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McClain cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for McClain.
McClain misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a two punch combo.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McClain blocks a head kick by West.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
West staying out of range there.
West ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McClain, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from West on the inside.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West just leaning against McClain, taking a breather.
McClain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
McClain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for West to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from West.
McClain goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darron McClain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McClain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walter West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClain looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
McClain stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McClain jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from McClain misses.
West lands a high kick!
McClain is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws a right hand that McClain ducks under and follows up with a left that McClain also avoids with ease.
McClain scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McClain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from McClain.
West misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Darron McClain's cut is getting worse.
West throws a lazy right hand but McClain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walter West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClain jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from West.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
McClain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by McClain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McClain.
McClain cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for McClain on that attempt.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain misses the jab.
The fighters circling - McClain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West instigates a clinch.
McClain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McClain has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
West lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for West to work.
West is pressed up against the cage. McClain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag West down to the mat. West avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClain.
West walks into a left hand.
McClain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West lands a left hand.
West lands an uppercut.
West stops a takedown attempt from McClain.
West taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from West.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McClain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
West works on McClain's body with a couple of short punches.
West has McClain pushed against the cage.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from West.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
West is pushing McClain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
West scores with a shot to the side of McClain's head.
A short body shot lands from West as the two fighters clinch.
West lands with a right to the head.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West lands with a light punch inside.
McClain wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darron McClain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
West misses with a head kick.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - McClain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a chopping leg kick but McClain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McClain lands a jab to the head.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McClain to score with a decent uppercut.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
McClain scores with a shot to the body.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from West does no damage.
McClain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by West.
West misses with a head kick.
McClain cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McClain misses with a looping left.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
McClain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClain.
McClain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West darts in and clinches McClain up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West has McClain pressed against the cage.
McClain is looking for a takedown.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
McClain drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darron McClain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West has McClain up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain takes a shot to the head.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
McClain is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West stalling in the clinch.
McClain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClain backwards.
A bit of stalling here from West.
McClain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McClain throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClain throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
McClain misses with a right hand
and West moves into the clinch.
McClain can't get the takedown.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Walter West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West has McClain pressed against the cage.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
Darron McClain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClain tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Walter West!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Walter West!
Walter West wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niska Laukaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes to the cage accompanied by Lentävä Kalakukko. 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niska Laukaus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukaus connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Laukaus is predictable there
so Suhonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suhonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laukaus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suhonen postures up in Laukaus's guard and throws a big left but Laukaus blocks it.
Suhonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laukaus is keeping the position for now.
Laukaus keeping moving, preventing Suhonen from controlling successfully.
Suhonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukaus is retaining full guard.
Suhonen trying to control but Laukaus is working from the bottom.
Severi Suhonen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Laukaus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suhonen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukaus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suhonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laukaus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Laukaus on the inside.
Laukaus has a couple of punches blocked by Suhonen.
Good body shot from Laukaus.
Suhonen being controlled against the cage.
Laukaus tries a body shot but Suhonen blocks it.
Laukaus tries to work over Suhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suhonen looking for a takedown.
Suhonen prevents a body shot from Laukaus.
Suhonen prevents a body shot from Laukaus.
Suhonen blocking some punches.
Laukaus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukaus gets through Suhonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laukaus lands a body punch.
Laukaus stops a takedown attempt from Suhonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severi Suhonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laukaus tries to throw a body punch but Suhonen avoids it by throwing Laukaus back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laukaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suhonen tightens his grip and picks Laukaus up, before dumping him to the ground. Laukaus manages to land in guard.
Suhonen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Laukaus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Laukaus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Laukaus!
Laukaus trying to control the action but Suhonen is working from the bottom.
Suhonen tries to bench press Laukaus off him but Laukaus keeps the position.
Laukaus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suhonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suhonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laukaus off and has taken his back!
Suhonen is hanging on to Laukaus's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suhonen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Suhonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laukaus has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Suhonen.
Suhonen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Suhonen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suhonen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suhonen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Laukaus taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Suhonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Severi Suhonen!
Severi Suhonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filippo Miragliani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is all nightmare long by metallica. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Filippo Miragliani!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miragliani cracks Swanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miragliani walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miragliani moves into the clinch.
Miragliani working aggressively here.
Miragliani is stalling here.
Miragliani misses with some punches.
Miragliani throws a head punch that misses.
Miragliani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miragliani lands with a right to the head.
Miragliani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Miragliani avoiding damage.
Miragliani is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miragliani down to the mat. Miragliani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Miragliani's shoulder, as Miragliani tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miragliani moves away.
Swanson throws a hook but Miragliani blocks it.
Swanson misses with a right hand
and Miragliani counters with a body kick that stops Swanson in his tracks momentarily.
Miragliani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Miragliani.
Swanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miragliani.
Karl Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson walks into a jab.
Swanson is rocked!
Miragliani moves into the clinch.
Miragliani is leaning against Swanson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miragliani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Swanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Miragliani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miragliani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Miragliani.
Miragliani digs a right hand into Swanson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swanson's gas tank.
Miragliani lands a big right hand that drops Swanson! The killer instinct kicks in and Miragliani finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Miragliani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filippo Miragliani!
Filippo Miragliani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brus Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blue Bob - Go Get Some. Brus Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lionel Messi's chin.
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brus Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lionel Messi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Messi moves away and avoids it.
Li throws a hook to the side of Messi's head but Messi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Messi. Messi obviously looking to wear him down.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li misses the jab.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Messi.
Li lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Messi.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi misses with the body kick
and Li counters by moving into the clinch.
Li utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Li shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Messi sprawls well. Messi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Li gets slowly back to his feet.
Messi misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Messi.
Li moves out of range of the body kick from Messi.
Li moves out of range as Messi throws a body kick.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Messi moves out of range easily.
Messi tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li blocks a head kick by Messi.
Messi throws a head kick that Li semi-blocks.
Li gets a clinch.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi misses with the body kick
and Li counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Messi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Messi walks into a left hand.
Li looks to throw the jab but Messi is out of range.
Li fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a left to the body.
Messi looks gassed!
Messi takes one to the chin there.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Messi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Messi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li moves out of range of the body kick.
Messi slips a straight right by Li.
A good leg kick by Messi.
Messi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Li holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Messi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li drives through and clinches with Messi against the cage.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Messi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Messi throws a head kick but Li moves out of range.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brus Li dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li closes the distance and clinches.
Li wants to break free but Messi has control.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Messi takes one to the side of the head.
Messi looks to land a body kick but Li moved away.
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi connects with a leg kick. Li looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Li with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Messi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li throws a right and a left that Messi avoids nicely.
Li clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Li.
Messi scores with a nice body kick.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Messi pushes him off.
Li closes the distance and pushes Messi back into the cage.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Messi throws a head kick that misses
and Li cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi slips a straight right by Li.
Brus Li is winning the standup battle so far.
Li misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li is looking to clinch but Messi is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li lands a jab.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Messi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Messi momentarily.
Li lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Messi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi throws a head kick that misses.
Messi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Li throws a body punch but Messi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Messi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Li's head.
Messi is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Li.
Li tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Li misses with a double jab.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li moves out of range as Messi throws a body kick.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Li lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Li.
Messi throws a lazy head kick
enabling Li to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands with a shot to the body.
Li tries to clinch up.
Li darts in and clinches Messi up against the cage.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Messi moves out of range of the strikes.
Li scores with a hook.
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!
Messi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Messi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Messi pushes him off.
Li clinches with his opponent.
Messi avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brus Li dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Li lands a slapping body shot.
Messi is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Li!
Messi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Messi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Li dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Messi. That did some damage!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Messi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Messi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Li moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Messi misses
and Li counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messi thinking.
Messi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li throws the left hand but Messi avoids the punch easily.
Messi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li looks to land a body kick but Messi moved away.
Messi throws a sloppy head kick
and Li counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Li blocks a head kick by Messi.
Li scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li scores with a nice head shot.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li with a hook.
Messi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Messi is rocked!
Messi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Messi is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
Messi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Messi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Li.
Li throws a one two combo.
Li avoids the head kick by Messi.
Lionel Messi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Messi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Messi keeps the fight on the outside.
Li rushes Messi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messi is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Messi can't break the clinch.
Li breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi scores with a spinning back kick!
Messi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Messi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brus Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Brus Li!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brus Li!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Brus Li!
Brus Li wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiima Paaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. Paaki has chosen Metsäkukkia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacek Goc could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kiima Paaki's chin.
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223 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiima Paaki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc throws a head kick but Paaki moves out of range.
Goc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goc slips a straight right by Paaki.
Goc just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiima Paaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paaki instigates a clinch.
Paaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goc has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goc up against the cage.
Paaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paaki misses with a knee strike.
Paaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goc's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paaki.
Goc avoids a wild elbow strike from Paaki.
Paaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paaki stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc dodges an elbow strike from Paaki.
Paaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goc.
Paaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Paaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Goc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paaki lands an elbow just above Goc 's eye.
It looks like Jacek Goc has been cut.
Paaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paaki misses with a knee to the head.
Paaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goc blocks an elbow strike.
Paaki lands a damaging elbow.
Goc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paaki throws an elbow that misses.
Paaki lands an elbow that stopped Goc in his tracks for a moment.
Paaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Goc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goc is defending well for now.
Paaki can't find room to land a body shot as Goc controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Paaki.
Paaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Goc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Paaki stalling against the cage.
Goc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Goc avoids the damage to the body.
Paaki misses with an elbow strike.
Goc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Goc leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paaki blocks a body shot from Goc.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paaki throws an elbow but misses.
Paaki pushes Goc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goc backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goc's brow.
Goc misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goc's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Paaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Paaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paaki lands a knee to the head.
Paaki trying to land knees to the body.
Paaki lands an elbow that stopped Goc in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paaki misses with an elbow strike.
Paaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Goc managing to block the knees to the body from Paaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiima Paaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacek Goc's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goc's corner calls for a 1-2. Goc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paaki wants to clinch
and Goc counters with a stiff right hand.
Goc throws a head kick but Paaki moves out of range.
Paaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Goc.
Paaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc scores with a leg kick.
Paaki blocks the body kick.
Paaki is breathing heavily.
Goc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goc throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc thuds his shin into the meat of Paaki's side.
Goc misses with a body kick.
Paaki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goc makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Paaki really felt that one!
Goc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paaki tries to clinch but Goc is having none of it.
Paaki wants to clinch up but Goc keeps it at a distance.
Paaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Goc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goc, right into the meat.
Goc tries a head kick but it misses.
Goc swats away the attempt to clinch by Paaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goc staying out of range there.
Paaki avoids the head kick by Goc.
Goc thuds his shin into the meat of Paaki's side.
Goc misses with a body kick.
Jacek Goc is winning the standup battle so far.
Goc delivers a nice body kick.
Goc lands the left hand.
Goc throws a push kick but Paaki slaps the foot to one side.
Paaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goc. Goc obviously looking to wear him down.
Goc scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Goc - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Goc.
Goc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paaki at a distance.
Goc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paaki sprawls well. Paaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goc gets slowly back to his feet.
Paaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paaki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goc fakes the body blow, causing Paaki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Paaki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacek Goc!
After the big win, Jacek Goc made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Gilop® and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Oppenheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppenheim has chosen Mann Gegen Mann as his entrance music. Adam Cooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
205 lbs
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218 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Oppenheim!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppenheim misses with a head kick.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oppenheim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oppenheim throws a series of punches but Cooper avoids them all with ease.
Oppenheim misses with a few strikes there.
Oppenheim clinches.
Oppenheim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oppenheim throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Oppenheim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Cooper cracks Oppenheim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oppenheim lands with a good body shot.
Oppenheim misses with a head kick.
Oppenheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oppenheim connects with the punch.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oppenheim.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Bruno Oppenheim has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oppenheim tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oppenheim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cooper rather than just go for the knockout.
Cooper lands a head shot.
Oppenheim scores with a shot to the body.
Oppenheim tries to clinch up but Cooper circles away and keeps his distance.
Oppenheim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Oppenheim checks a leg kick.
Oppenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oppenheim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Oppenheim moved out of range nicely.
Cooper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oppenheim is out of range and Cooper settles back down.
Bruno Oppenheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oppenheim.
Oppenheim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper throws a jab when Oppenheim was well out of range.
Cooper throws a low kick but Oppenheim moves out of range easily.
Oppenheim misses with a head kick.
Oppenheim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cooper will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot by Cooper.
Oppenheim ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oppenheim throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it.
Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oppenheim throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper scores with a jab to the body.
Oppenheim throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooper swinging wildly here.
Oppenheim throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper thuds his shin into the meat of Oppenheim's side.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Oppenheim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Oppenheim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Oppenheim.
Cooper takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Adam Cooper has been cut.
Oppenheim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cooper misses the shot to the body.
Oppenheim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oppenheim thows a body shot but no joy.
Cooper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
Oppenheim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cooper eats them both and turns towards Oppenheim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Oppenheim scores with a hook to the body. Cooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oppenheim lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooper off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a low kick as Oppenheim jumps back.
Cooper takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oppenheim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenheim tries to clinch but Cooper is having none of it.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Oppenheim avoids nicely.
Cooper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oppenheim's sensitive parts.
Cooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oppenheim. Oppenheim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cooper works Oppenheim's body with a nice hook.
Oppenheim misses with a body kick.
Cooper throws the left hand but Oppenheim avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a nice looking body shot.
Oppenheim misses with a body shot.
Cooper misses the jab.
Oppenheim throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper stuns Oppenheim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oppenheim was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cooper is out of range.
Oppenheim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oppenheim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooper, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Oppenheim backs up against the cage.
Bruno Oppenheim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oppenheim throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Oppenheim.
Cooper takes one to the chin there.
Cooper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oppenheim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cooper's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oppenheim finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim misses with a combination
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooper can pounce on him.
Oppenheim misses with a jab to the body
and Oppenheim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oppenheim.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oppenheim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oppenheim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oppenheim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oppenheim is breathing heavily.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Oppenheim.
Oppenheim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oppenheim has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooper connects with a jab.
Cooper connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Oppenheim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oppenheim slips a jab from Cooper.
Oppenheim throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Oppenheim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oppenheim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oppenheim misses with a combination
and Cooper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oppenheim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper.
Oppenheim throws a lazy head kick
letting Cooper counter with a right hand.
Cooper tries to land a front kick but Oppenheim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from Oppenheim.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooper.
Cooper cracks the inside of Oppenheim's front leg.
Oppenheim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheim throws a nice looking combination but Cooper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oppenheim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Cooper.
A head kick by Oppenheim misses
and Cooper counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch combination from Oppenheim misses.
Oppenheim misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Jab by Cooper.
Oppenheim throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooper counters with a nice leg kick.
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
Cooper is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Cooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oppenheim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oppenheim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper cracks Oppenheim with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Oppenheim falls to his knees and Cooper doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Cooper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adam Cooper waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
145 lbs
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24
144 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chad Mendes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Mendes to the mat.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Mendes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes with a nice head shot there.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Mendes lands a couple of elbows.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson 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.
Mendes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendes postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendes throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendes is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson looking for a triangle here. Mendes is fighting it but it looks tight! Thompson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hunter Thompson!
Hunter Thompson is the new bantamweight champion!
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