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IMMA 40: This vs Johnstone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Mystery!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Mystery swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Mystery. No joy for Cooper on that attempt.
Cooper pushes Mystery up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cooper.
Cooper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Cooper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mystery walks away with a smile on his face. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mystery lands a really nice looking cross but Cooper seems unphased.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
Mystery tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mystery tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mystery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cooper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kyle Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mystery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Mystery won't allow it.
Cooper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mystery.
Mystery is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cooper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mystery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper stalls.
Mystery tries to stall but Cooper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mystery up against the cage.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Cooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cooper.
Mystery sneaks back into half guard.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mystery on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mystery looking for submissions off his back.
Mystery actively working from the bottom here.
Mystery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mystery has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cooper. Oh but Mystery has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cooper goes limp - he's gone! Mystery jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr Mystery!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandingo Munchousen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandingo Munchousen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mandingo Munchousen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Munchousen!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hunt controlling from mount.
Munchousen is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt working for a guillotine from mount but Munchousen is in no mood to give up.
Munchousen tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt moves to the back position.
I really don't envy Munchousen right now.
Munchousen just trying to survive but Hunt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munchousen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hunt is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Munchousen is defending well though. Hunt let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hunt's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Munchousen right now.
Hunt looking for the choke from the back.
Hunt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Munchousen prevents Hunt from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt connects with a big shot to the side of Munchousen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchousen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hunt looking for the choke from the back.
Munchousen is trapped and Hunt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hunt keeps control of the position easily here as Munchousen tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchousen is trying to stand back up.
Hunt not allowing Munchousen to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Munchousen.
Munchousen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munchousen shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munchousen won't be happy with that.
Hunt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Munchousen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into 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!
Munchousen is trying to ground and pound but Hunt uses the momentary lack of control by Munchousen to regain half guard.
Munchousen throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Munchousen wants to stand but Hunt has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Munchousen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mark Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchousen wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt is controlling Munchousen's trapped leg to prevent Munchousen from advancing to side control.
Munchousen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
Hunt with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Munchousen can't handle though.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Munchousen defends easily.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Munchousen is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well.
Munchousen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt decides to stand up.
Munchousen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Munchousen throws a one two combo.
Munchousen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Munchousen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandingo Munchousen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munchousen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munchousen gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Munchousen enables Hunt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Munchousen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Munchousen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hunt dives into side control.
Munchousen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Munchousen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has hold of Munchousen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Munchousen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Munchousen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hunt has taken his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt biding his time, controlling Munchousen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Munchousen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munchousen.
Hunt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt is pressing down on Munchousen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Munchousen is holding on for now.
Munchousen is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is trying to control. Munchousen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Munchousen strikes from the bottom but Hunt passes into mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchousen wants to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hunt.
Hunt content just to control the position here.
Hunt with shots to the head and body - Munchousen looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Munchousen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hunt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Munchousen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hunt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Munchousen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchousen tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt takes his back!
I would not like to be Munchousen right now.
Munchousen is trying to stand back up.
Hunt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands shots from the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is taking a good look at Munchousen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hunt!
Mandingo Munchousen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Munchousen is trying to get back to his feet but Hunt has full control of the position and if anything, Munchousen has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Hunt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Peterson (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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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson throws a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez has Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez gets underhooks to prevent Peterson's takedown attempt.
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzalez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Peterson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gonzalez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Peterson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gonzalez lets go of the hold and Peterson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Gonzalez!
Juan Gonzalez very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikapossu's entrance music is Little pig. A fine choice. Szbrjcik has chosen Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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221 lbs
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikapossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sikapossu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
No joy there for Sikapossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sikapossu lands a jab-cross combination.
Sikapossu tries to score with a low kick but Szbrjcik moves his leg out of the way.
Sikapossu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Szbrjcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sikapossu throws a wild body kick that Szbrjcik sees coming a mile off.
Sikapossu gets caught flat footed, as Szbrjcik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Szbrjcik throwing strikes from guard but Sikapossu blocks nicely.
Szbrjcik postures up and lands a big shot to Sikapossu's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikapossu wants to get back to his feet but Szbrjcik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sikapossu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sikapossu is keeping the position for now.
Szbrjcik works over Sikapossu with some ground and pound from guard.
Szbrjcik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikapossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szbrjcik is controlling him.
Sikapossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Szbrjcik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Sikapossu is working from the bottom.
Sikapossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Szbrjcik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szbrjcik landing with the ground and pound.
That's two 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!
Sikapossu kicks Szbrjcik off and gets to his feet.
Szbrjcik moves out of range of the body kick.
Sikapossu misses with a combination
and Sikapossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Szbrjcik. That snapped Sikapossu's head back.
Seppo Sikapossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikapossu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szbrjcik if he has to take too many more of those.
Szbrjcik is looking to land body kicks.
Sikapossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik dodges the punch combination from Sikapossu.
Sikapossu throws a nice looking combination but Szbrjcik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sikapossu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szbrjcik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sikapossu wants to get back to his feet but Szbrjcik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Szbrjcik throws a big right hand that misses.
Szbrjcik postures up in Sikapossu's guard and throws a big left but Sikapossu blocks it.
Sikapossu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Szbrjcik.
Sikapossu is looking to stand up but Szbrjcik isn't so interested in that idea.
Sikapossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sikapossu wants to get back to his feet but Szbrjcik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik is looking to work some ground and pound but Sikapossu has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szbrjcik stops Sikapossu from standing up.
Szbrjcik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Szbrjcik throws a big right hand that misses.
Szbrjcik landing some decent shots from guard.
Sikapossu keeping moving, preventing Szbrjcik from controlling successfully.
Szbrjcik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szbrjcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sikapossu is keeping the position for now.
Szbrjcik trying to control but Sikapossu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Szbrjcik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szbrjcik landing with the ground and pound.
Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szbrjcik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclav Szbrjcik dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sikapossu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sikapossu throws a wild body kick that Szbrjcik sees coming a mile off.
Sikapossu moves forwards but Szbrjcik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sikapossu delivers a nice body kick.
Szbrjcik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sikapossu in his tracks.
Sikapossu misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sikapossu.
Szbrjcik shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sikapossu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szbrjcik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sikapossu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Szbrjcik is controlling him well.
Waclav Szbrjcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Szbrjcik in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Szbrjcik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sikapossu is trying to get back to his feet.
Szbrjcik misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Szbrjcik working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szbrjcik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sikapossu to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikapossu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Szbrjcik wants to control but Sikapossu is keeping him busy.
Szbrjcik lands an elbow.
Sikapossu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sikapossu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Szbrjcik asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Szbrjcik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szbrjcik lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Szbrjcik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Szbrjcik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sikapossu some visible discomfort.
Sikapossu is trying to buck Szbrjcik off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szbrjcik is putting a hurting on Sikapossu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sikapossu is rocked!
A big shot lands for Szbrjcik! That's hurt Sikapossu! Will he recover? Szbrjcik fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waclav Szbrjcik!
Waclav Szbrjcik gave a mention to Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Oddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Likebull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Oddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hung Likebull!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likebull scores a takedown into full mount!
Likebull wants to control the pace but Oddy is squirming around nicely.
Likebull with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Oddy is squirming around, avoiding Likebull's attempts to control the action.
Oddy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oddy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oddy trying to control but Likebull postures up.
Likebull is trying to work for a kimura but Oddy is defending well.
Oddy is pressing down on Likebull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Likebull stopping the sweep attempt from Oddy.
Likebull trying to control the position from guard on top but Oddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likebull is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Likebull has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Oddy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Likebull is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Oddy pulls down on the head and he's put Likebull to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Oddy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bill Oddy made sure he mentioned Valhalla 160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Chest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morgan Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Chest!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton moves away from the strike by Chest.
Hilton throws a jab but it's blocked by Chest.
Hilton moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Dick Chest has been cut.
Chest scores with a hook to the body. Hilton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chest is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hilton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hilton counters with a three punch combo that has Chest backing up. Chest nods at Hilton to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chest shoots in but Hilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hilton lands a left and a right that send Chest crashing to the mat, dazed. Hilton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chest is rocked!
Chest just misses with a punch to the body.
Chest is still on wobbly legs! Can Hilton finish him?
Chest gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hilton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chest is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Hilton!
Morgan Hilton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vit Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tu comes to the cage accompanied by Blanket on the ground. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vit Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Hawke!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tu.
Hawke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawke manages to get back to half guard.
Tu is working for a kimura but Hawke is defending it quite comfortably.
Tu wants to pass the guard but Hawke is defending well.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
Hawke taking some punishment here, with Tu in his half guard.
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!
Tu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hawke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tu trying to control the action but Hawke is working from the bottom.
Hawke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
Hawke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tu pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawke's head.
Tu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hawke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawke moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tu defends it easily.
Hawke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tu pushes down on Hawke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawke wants to improve his position but Tu is controlling well.
Hawke keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawke tries to get to full guard but Tu has control of the leg.
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!
Tu is nestled in close to Hawke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Hawke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawke manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawke wants to improve his position but Tu is controlling well.
Tu thows a huge punch but Hawke dodges it nicely.
Tu slips a nice elbow through Hawke's hands, connecting with Hawke's forehead.
Tu trying to mount his opponent but Hawke defends it.
Hawke looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Tu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tu tries to pass to full mount but Hawke defends it.
Tu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawke!
Hawke takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tu's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vit Tu!
Vit Tu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murska comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat 50 Cent - The Realest Killaz. Worthington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hand Covers Bruise- Trent Reznor kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murska just misses with a punch to the body.
Worthington dives in and grabs Murska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murska pushes down on Worthington's head and hops out.
Worthington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
Worthington misses with a straight left.
Murska defending well as Worthington loads up on a big left hand.
Murska misses with a body shot.
Worthington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worthington throws an overhand right that lands on Murska's shoulder, as Murska tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murska.
Some wild striking there from Murska.
Worthington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murska manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Murska misses.
Murska lands with a shot to the body.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Worthington catches Murska right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murska.
Murska leaves Worthington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Worthington drops his hands momentarily and Murska takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Murska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Murska avoids them all with ease.
Worthington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Worthington misses.
Worthington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Worthington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murska looks to land a right hand but Worthington moved out of range.
Worthington checks a low kick from Murska.
Worthington lands a slapping body shot.
Worthington throws an overhand right that lands on Murska's shoulder, as Murska tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murska scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska loads up on a big right hand but Worthington slips the punch.
Worthington checks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murska - that will leave a mark!
Murska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murska misses with a hook.
Murska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Worthington misses.
Murska tried to score with a low kick but Worthington checks it.
Worthington throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Worthington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Worthington.
Murska throws a hook but Worthington blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worthington just misses with a punch to the body.
Murska moves out of range as Worthington strikes.
Worthington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murska.
Worthington takes one to the side of the head.
Murska throws a leg kick which misses Worthington's front leg but catches the back leg as Worthington tries to avoid it.
Worthington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murska thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Worthington if he has to take too many more of those.
Worthington throws out a loose jab but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthington takes the fight into the clinch.
Worthington misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Worthington gets through Murska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Worthington.
Worthington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Murska uses from the top position.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murska tries to stand but Worthington is controlling from the bottom.
Worthington is looking for a triangle here but Murska uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Worthington can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Balig Murska will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Worthington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murska but Murska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Worthington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Worthington takes one on the button.
Worthington shoots for a takedown but Murska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murska. Worthington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthington manages to avoid it.
Good work by Worthington as he checks the leg kick.
Worthington lands a head shot.
Murska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Murska thows a body shot but no joy.
Balig Murska is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worthington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Worthington's sensitive parts.
Murska blocks a jab.
Worthington misses with a hook. Murska ducked under it nicely.
Worthington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Worthington pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murska back to the cage. Worthington follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murska misses with the combination.
Worthington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murska. Murska obviously looking to wear him down.
Murska tries to land a leg kick but Worthington saw it coming and moves away.
Murska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Worthington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Worthington moves out of range of the leg kick from Murska.
Murska is looking to clinch.
Murska moves in looking to clinch but Worthington pushes him off.
Murska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
Murska takes one to the chin there.
Murska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthington.
Murska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worthington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murska.
Worthington throws a jab when Murska was well out of range.
Worthington scores with a jab to the body.
Worthington throws out a powerful jab.
Murska tries to move into range but Worthington moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murska tries to clinch but Worthington is having none of it.
Good shot there by Murska.
Worthington shoots for a takedown but Murska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balig Murska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Worthington.
Murska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murska lands with a good body shot.
Murska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balig Murska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worthington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murska stuns Worthington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Worthington throws a series of strikes that have Murska backpedaling.
Murska misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murska is looking to clinch but Worthington is avoiding it.
Murska rushes Worthington and presses him up against the cage.
Murska has Worthington pressed against the cage.
Murska has Worthington pressed against the cage, preventing Worthington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Worthington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murska.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murska.
Worthington's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Worthington is breathing heavily.
Murska using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murska scores with a knee to the head.
Murska utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Murska.
Murska lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murska holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murska cracks Worthington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Worthington moves into the clinch.
Worthington throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
Worthington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worthington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worthington can't break the clinch.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington tries to break the clinch but Murska is controlling the position.
Worthington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
Murska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska misses with a punch to the body.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Worthington.
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!
Worthington misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Worthington fails to land.
Murska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murska slowing the pace effectively.
Worthington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worthington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
Murska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Worthington blocks a leg kick.
Murska lands with a thumping leg kick.
Worthington looks to score with a jab to the body but Murska is just out of range.
Worthington looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Worthington checks a low kick from Murska.
Murska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murska scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murska misses the shot to the body.
Murska moves into range and clinches up with Worthington.
Murska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Worthington up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Worthington.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worthington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murska's elbow.
Murska misses with a knee strike.
Worthington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murska utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Worthington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Worthington tries to throw a body punch but Murska avoids it by throwing Worthington back against the cage.
Worthington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Worthington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Worthington misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Worthington blocks with his arms.
Murska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murska has Worthington pushed against the cage.
Murska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Worthington lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Worthington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthington tries to pull guard but Murska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murska scores a nice knee to the body.
Murska working Worthington over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murska obliges.
Murska digs a right hand underneath Worthington's ribcage. Worthington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Murska.
Murska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murska obliges.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Worthington struggles to land a body shot inside as Murska controls his hands.
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
Murska looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murska.
Worthington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Murska.
Stalling in the clinch from Murska.
Murska is trying to stall.
Murska tries to land a knee to the head but Worthington blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worthington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worthington misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murska looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
Worthington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Worthington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murska.
Murska 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.
Murska fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthington.
Worthington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worthington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murska connects with a leg kick. Worthington looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Worthington clobbers Murska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murska thumps Worthington with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Worthington lands a nice shot to the body.
Murska defending well as Worthington loads up on a big left hand.
Murska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Worthington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murska thuds his right hand into Worthington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murska. That's going to slow Worthington down.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Worthington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Worthington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Worthington clinches with his opponent.
Murska is leaning against Worthington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Murska to work.
Worthington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murska looking to throw knees to the head but Worthington is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
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!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balig Murska.
Worthington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murska as he avoids it easily.
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
Murska throws a front kick aimed at Worthington's knee but Worthington avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Murska slams his shin into Worthington's torso.
Murska sizes up Worthington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murska lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Worthington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murska feints a jab promting Worthington to slip. Murska then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Worthington slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Murska lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worthington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murska counters with a good low kick that Worthington was not able to check.
Murska throws a right and a left that Worthington avoids nicely.
Worthington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worthington's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murska looks to throw the jab but Worthington is out of range.
Murska cracks Worthington with a good jab.
Worthington scores with a jab to the body.
Worthington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Murska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Worthington.
Murska scores with the left hand. Worthington knows he should have avoided that one.
Murska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Worthington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murska looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range.
Worthington throws a hook but Murska avoids it easily.
Murska throws a chopping leg kick but Worthington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balig Murska had his way with Jack Worthington in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Worthington throws the left hand but Murska avoids the punch easily.
Worthington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worthington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthington misses with a wild combination.
Murska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Worthington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Worthington scores with a punch to the head.
Worthington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murska dodges the punch combination from Worthington.
Worthington tries to move into range but Murska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murska connects with the punch.
Worthington is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska cracks Worthington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Worthington is still on wobbly legs! Can Murska finish him?
Murska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Worthington.
Worthington throws a shot from downtown. Murska moves away and avoids it.
Murska cracks Worthington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murska lands a nice looking kick to the body. Worthington takes a step back to recover.
Worthington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Murska ducks under a wild hook from Worthington.
Murska closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Worthington! Murska dives in looking to finish! Worthington is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balig Murska!
Balig Murska retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Balig Murska, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Maroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maroon comes to the cage accompanied by yes. This should be a great matchup!
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217 lbs
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Maroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell cracks Maroon with a good jab.
Howell misses with a hook
and Maroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howell is defended easily by Maroon.
Maroon scores with a body shot.
Maroon connects with the punch.
It looks like Lester Howell has been cut.
Maroon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Howell counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maroon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howell. That's going to slow Maroon down.
Howell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maroon trying to hold on to Howell's head to control him but Howell postures up.
Maroon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell throwing shots but Maroon is blocking nicely.
Maroon is looking to improve his position.
Maroon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroon tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
Maroon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howell.
Howell wants to take a breather but Maroon is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maroon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maroon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howell won't allow Maroon to sweep him here.
Maroon is working hard here to advance position.
Howell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maroon keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroon wants to sweep here but Howell controlling him for the moment.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Maroon is keeping the position.
Howell throwing strikes from guard but Maroon blocks nicely.
Maroon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maroon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Howell works Maroon's body with a nice hook.
Howell misses with a hook
and Maroon counters with a stiff right hand.
Howell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howell 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.
Maroon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howell has time to react.
Maroon throws a head kick but Howell moves out of range.
Maroon throws out a powerful jab.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howell scores with a sloppy right hand. Maroon should have avoided that one.
Howell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maroon.
A big left from Maroon misses.
The fighters circling - Howell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Howell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maroon if he has to take too many more of those.
Maroon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Maroon blocks the leg 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!
Howell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maroon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Howell misses.
Maroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell misses with a straight left.
Maroon blocks a head kick by Howell.
Lester Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howell. Howell obviously looking to wear him down.
Howell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maroon.
Good leg kick by Howell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howell throws a push kick but Maroon slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Maroon.
Howell ducks right into an uppercut from Maroon.
Maroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howell, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Howell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Howell.
Nice body kick there by Howell.
Maroon is breathing heavily.
Howell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Howell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Howell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Maroon moves out of range easily.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Maroon moves out of range easily.
Howell slips under a jab from Maroon.
Howell shoots for a takedown but Maroon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maroon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maroon shoots in looking for a takedown. Howell tries to sprawl out of it but Maroon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maroon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maroon throws a lazy right hand but Howell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maroon.
Howell slips a jab and a cross from Maroon.
Nice shot by Maroon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maroon.
Howell tries a low kick but Maroon avoids it.
Maroon checks a low kick from Howell.
Howell takes one to the chin there.
Maroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Maroon takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Howell.
Lester Howell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maroon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Howell.
Nice takedown defense from Maroon. No joy for Howell on that attempt.
Maroon misses with an uppercut. Howell saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Maroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroon blocks a head kick by Howell.
Maroon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maroon checks a low kick from Howell.
Maroon with a hook.
Maroon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Howell blocks a jab.
Howell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maroon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Howell can pounce on him.
Maroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Howell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Howell thumps Maroon with a low kick.
Maroon misses the jab.
Maroon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maroon misses the jab.
Howell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroon misses with a looping left.
Maroon cracks a nice hook into Howell's ribs.
Howell misses with a leg kick.
Howell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Maroon finds it's target.
Howell throws a nice head kick!
Maroon is rocked!
Howell looks to score with a jab to the body but Maroon is just out of range.
Maroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maroon stuffs the takedown.
Maroon thows a body shot but no joy.
Howell tests Maroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Maroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howell drops Maroon with a naaaaasty hook - Maroon is in real trouble here! Howell dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Howell!
Lester Howell gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 159's - $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Humpin around, Bobby Brown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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235 lbs
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30
269 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conquer This!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnstone with that takedown attempt.
This throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This misses with a body shot.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnstone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This scores with a decent looking hook.
This pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Johnstone misses.
This lands with a nice body kick.
This looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnstone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnstone throws out a leg kick but This moves out of range and Johnstone only half commits.
Johnstone walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnstone lands a nice hook to This's body. This takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnstone moves out of range as This throws a body kick.
This has closed the distance and engaged Johnstone in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnstone looking to throw knees to the head but This is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Johnstone fails to land.
Johnstone lands a nice uppercut.
Johnstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
This lands a left hand.
Johnstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnstone tries to land a knee to the head but This blocks with his arms.
Johnstone lands a nice uppercut.
Johnstone misses with a body punch.
Johnstone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnstone has a couple of punches blocked by This.
Johnstone throws a punch but it's blocked by This.
This lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnstone swings wildly with an uppercut but This uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnstone backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by This.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This tries to throw a body punch but Johnstone avoids it by throwing This back against the cage.
This misses with a body punch.
Johnstone tries a body shot but This blocks it.
Johnstone misses with a punch to the body.
This lands a shoulder strike.
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as This controls his hands.
This fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnstone misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnstone is working This over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from This.
Johnstone blocks a body shot from This.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from This.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, This creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from This.
Johnstone misses with the head strike.
This tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnstone's elbow.
This misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from This.
Johnstone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnstone is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstone.
A short left from This.
Johnstone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This scores with a shoulder strike.
This has a couple of punches blocked by Johnstone.
Johnstone blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstone.
This blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
Johnstone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with This's elbow.
This lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnstone.
Johnstone looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This gets through Johnstone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This scores with a shot to the side of Johnstone's head.
Still in the clinch, This scores with a nice short uppercut.
This blocking some punches.
This drops Johnstone onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnstone is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Johnstone is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
Johnstone is still on wobbly legs! Can This finish him?
Johnstone blocking some punches.
This working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from This.
This doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from This fails to land.
This cracks Johnstone with a nice body shot.
This lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from This.
This lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Johnstone to his knees! This keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conquer This!
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