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Fight Day 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Torrado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osvaldo Torrado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Evans's chin.
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osvaldo Torrado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Evans!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Torrado's shoulder, as Torrado tries to avoid the shot.
Torrado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torrado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrado tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans presses Torrado against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torrado is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans digs a right hand into Torrado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Torrado's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Torrado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrado.
Evans slowing the pace effectively.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torrado breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Torrado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Osvaldo Torrado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans moves away from the strike by Torrado.
Torrado keeps the fight on the outside.
Torrado swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch but Torrado moves out of range.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, if Evans is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torrado wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to take a break and control but Torrado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torrado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Evans tries to clinch but Torrado is having none of it.
Evans tries to clinch
and Torrado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans tries to clinch
and Torrado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torrado throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans wants to clinch
and Torrado counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans tries to clinch but Torrado moves away
and Torrado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torrado cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
and Torrado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Evans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans darts in trying to clinch
and Torrado counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans moves away from the strike by Torrado.
A swing and a miss from Torrado.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torrado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrado was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Torrado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Torrado.
Evans wants to clinch but Torrado slips to the side
and Torrado counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Torrado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Osvaldo Torrado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Evans.
Torrado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torrado counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torrado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torrado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Evans clinches up with Torrado and pushes him back against the ropes.
Torrado has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans has Torrado pushed against the ropes.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans closes the distance but Torrado moves to the side
and Torrado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torrado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Evans is looking to clinch.
Torrado misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans tries to clinch but Torrado moves out of range.
Torrado circles away from the clinch attempt
and Torrado counters with a nice body shot.
Torrado misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans walks into a stiff left hand from Torrado.
Evans tries to clinch
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans is rocked!
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrado.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Torrado finish him?
Torrado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Torrado looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Torrado misses with an uppercut. Evans saw that one coming.
Torrado throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
Torrado misses with a looping left.
Torrado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans blocks a jab.
Torrado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torrado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Torrado misses its intended target.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torrado throws out the jab.
Torrado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Osvaldo Torrado is winning the standup battle so far.
Torrado throws a big shot that misses.
Torrado misses with a hook.
Torrado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans moves away from the strike by Torrado.
Torrado misses with a straight left.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torrado.
Torrado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Evans staying out of range there.
Torrado is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Torrado misses.
Torrado loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Torrado misses with an uppercut.
Torrado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Torrado misses.
Torrado looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torrado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torrado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
A telegraphed right hand from Torrado misses the target.
Torrado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans slips under a jab from Torrado.
Torrado misses with a straight left.
Torrado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torrado.
Torrado misses with a straight right.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torrado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Torrado.
Evans slips under a jab from Torrado.
Evans is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Torrado just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Evans has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Osvaldo Torrado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Naza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Naza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Naza!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kolloo.
Kolloo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kolloo throws a big shot that misses.
Kolloo throws an overhand right that lands on Naza's shoulder, as Naza tries to avoid the shot.
Naza walks into a left hand.
Naza throws a leg kick
and Kolloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naza's knee momentarily.
Kolloo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Naza missing with a left hand there. Kolloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naza throws a shot from downtown. Kolloo moves away and avoids it.
Naza misses with a hook. Kolloo ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolloo.
Naza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kolloo throws a shot from downtown. Naza moves away and avoids it.
Naza slips a straight right by Kolloo.
Kolloo misses with a hook.
Kolloo lands a head shot.
Kolloo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolloo, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolloo throws the kick towards the body but Naza avoids it.
Naza throws out a leg kick but Kolloo moves out of range and Naza only half commits.
Kolloo moves away from the strike by Naza.
Naza throws a head kick that misses.
Naza staying out of range there.
That kick from Kolloo tenderised Naza's leg. Naza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kolloo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kolloo.
Naza throws a jab when Kolloo was well out of range.
Naza connects with a crisp jab.
Naza misses with a wild body shot.
Naza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naza throws the left hand but Kolloo avoids the punch easily.
Naza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kolloo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolloo throws an off balance right hand
and Naza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolloo thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naza misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Naza both land. Nice combination.
Kolloo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolloo lands a nice shot that snaps Naza's head back.
Naza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naza misses with a straight right.
Naza throws a body kick that misses.
Naza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naza.
Naza looks to land a right hand but Kolloo moved out of range.
Naza dodges the punch combination from Kolloo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolloo. That's going to slow Naza down.
Naza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naza.
Naza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolloo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kolloo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naza momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo with a jab.
Naza staying out of range there.
Naza scores with a leg kick.
Naza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo pushes Naza away with a front kick.
Naza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolloo misses with a straight right.
Naza has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolloo.
Naza misses with a wild combination.
Kolloo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naza.
Naza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Naza misses
and Kolloo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Naza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolloo.
Naza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Naza misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naza.
Kolloo walks into a jab.
Kolloo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kolloo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naza.
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Naza takes a step back to recover.
Naza throws out a powerful jab.
Naza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolloo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kolloo missing with a left hand there. Naza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolloo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza wants to clinch up but Kolloo keeps it at a distance.
Naza misses with a jab to the body
and Kolloo counters with a series of strikes. Naza will be more careful next time no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolloo blocks the leg kick.
Naza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kolloo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kolloo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naza misses with a looping left.
Kolloo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naza takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Naza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kolloo doesn't seem phased though.
Kolloo moves away from the strike by Naza.
Naza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Naza.
Naza scores with a jab. Kolloo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jaakko Kolloo has been cut.
Naza slips a jab and a cross from Kolloo.
Kolloo throws a big shot that misses.
Naza misses the shot to the body.
Naza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naza wants to clinch.
Naza clinches up with Kolloo and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Naza.
Naza lands a body punch.
Kolloo manages to break the clinch.
Naza is looking to clinch.
Kolloo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kolloo pushes Naza away with a front kick.
Kolloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Naza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolloo throws an overhand right that lands on Naza's shoulder, as Naza tries to avoid the shot.
Naza missing with a left hand there. Kolloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naza tries to close the distance and clinch but Kolloo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Naza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolloo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolloo tries to bum rush Naza with a series of wild strikes but Naza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo slips under a jab.
Kolloo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Naza with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolloo tries to work over Naza's front leg with a kick but Naza checks it.
Kolloo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaakko Kolloo is winning the standup battle so far.
Naza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naza moves out of range of the strikes.
Kolloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naza throws a hook but Kolloo avoids it easily.
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
Naza tests Kolloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Naza lands a jab to the head.
Kolloo works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naza lands with a right hand.
Naza moves out of range of the leg kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo connects with the punch.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
Kolloo defending well as Naza loads up on a big left hand.
Naza tries to clinch up.
Kolloo throws out a powerful jab.
Naza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kolloo lands a jab-cross combination.
Naza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Naza throws a jab when Kolloo was well out of range.
Naza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Naza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Naza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kolloo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naza throws a low kick but Kolloo avoids it.
Naza misses with an uppercut
and Kolloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolloo misses with a wild body shot.
Naza forces Kolloo back against the ropes and clinches.
Kolloo is looking to break free of the clinch but Naza has double underhooks.
Naza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolloo working aggressively here.
Naza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kolloo misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Naza.
Kolloo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Naza tries a body shot but Kolloo blocks it.
Kolloo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Naza has him pressed against the ropes.
Kolloo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Naza breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Naza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Kolloo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolloo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolloo.
Naza just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Naza. Beautiful body shot.
Kolloo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolloo slips a straight right by Naza.
Naza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kolloo checks a leg kick.
Naza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolloo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolloo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naza was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolloo.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naza.
A nice combination there by Kolloo.
Naza throws the left hand but Kolloo avoids the punch easily.
Kolloo connects with a single shot there.
Kolloo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naza's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Naza. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Kolloo lands.
Kolloo misses with a straight right.
Naza tries to clinch but Kolloo is having none of it.
Naza lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kolloo, right into the meat.
Naza lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Naza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kolloo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naza misses with a series of wild punches.
Naza wants to slow Kolloo down by chopping away at his legs.
Kolloo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Naza is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Naza checks it well.
Kolloo cracks Naza with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kolloo.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Naza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kolloo.
Naza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Naza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Naza has closed the distance and engaged Kolloo in a clinch.
Kolloo is trying to break free.
Kolloo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kolloo working hard to break the clinch.
Naza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Naza blocking some punches.
Kolloo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naza or not.
Naza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kolloo's elbow.
Kolloo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo pushes Naza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kolloo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kolloo scores a nice knee to the body.
Naza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Naza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kolloo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naza has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kolloo.
Naza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Naza.
Naza looks to throw the jab but Kolloo is out of range.
Kolloo swats away the attempt to clinch by Naza.
Kolloo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Naza misses.
Naza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Felipe Naza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo dodges the punch combination from Naza.
Naza throws a sloppy head kick and Kolloo moves out of range easily.
Naza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolloo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kolloo catches Naza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Naza misses the shot to the body.
Naza tries to land a front kick but Kolloo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naza misses with a right hand
and Kolloo counters with an outside leg kick.
Kolloo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolloo manages to avoid it.
Naza misses with a body kick.
Kolloo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaakko Kolloo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kolloo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jaakko Kolloo!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Jaakko Kolloo!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Jaakko Kolloo!
Jaakko Kolloo wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaakko Kolloo thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsey Nijem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya's entrance music is The Omen. A fine choice. Damien Maya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramsey Nijem's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramsey Nijem!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya misses with a straight left.
Maya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nijem throws a sloppy head kick and Maya moves out of range easily.
Nijem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maya misses with a low kick.
Nijem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nijem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nijem at a distance.
Maya sizes up Nijem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nijem throws out the jab.
Maya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Nijem.
Maya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nijem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya swings for the body but Nijem moves out of range.
Maya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maya.
Nijem throws a looping overhand right but Maya ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Maya.
Maya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maya throws a body kick that misses.
Nijem throws a leg kick
and Maya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nijem is looking to land body kicks.
Nijem connects with a right hand. Maya shakes it off.
Donk. Maya catches Nijem right on the button with a cross.
Maya throws a push kick but Nijem slaps the foot to one side.
Maya throws a sloppy body shot
and Nijem counters with a nice uppercut.
Nijem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nijem cracks Maya with an open hand slap.
Nijem jabs Maya right on the nose. Maya blinks but takes it well.
Nijem misses with a low kick.
Nijem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maya throws a shot to the body.
Maya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nijem throws a sloppy head kick and Maya moves out of range easily.
Maya cracks a nice hook into Nijem's ribs.
Horrible takedown by Maya or perhaps it was just good defense by Nijem which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nijem looks for a takedown but Maya sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijem throws a hook but Maya avoids it easily.
Maya connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Nijem.
A big right from Maya misses.
Maya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nijem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maya.
Nijem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nijem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nijem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nijem postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
Maya is trying to keep Nijem in close.
Nijem trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nijem throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nijem wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
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 Damien Maya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nijem catches Maya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nijem.
Nijem tries to land a leg kick but Maya saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Maya misses.
Maya misses with a hook. Nijem ducked under it nicely.
Nijem throws out a loose jab but Maya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nijem is looking to slow Maya down with leg kicks.
Maya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nijem moves away.
Maya misses with a head kick.
Maya closes the distance and clinches.
Nijem goes for a takedown attempt but Maya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nijem cracks Maya with an open hand slap.
Damien Maya is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya throws a front kick aimed at Nijem's knee but Nijem avoids it well.
Maya throws a head kick but Nijem moves out of range.
Nijem stuffs the takedown attempt from Maya. Maya gets slowly back to his feet.
Maya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maya misses with an uppercut. Nijem saw that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maya enables Nijem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Nijem from controlling successfully.
Maya is trying to keep Nijem in close.
Nijem trying to control but Maya is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya trying to keep a closed guard but Nijem is proving a slippery customer.
Maya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nijem!
Nijem is trying desperately to improve position.
Maya is working for a guillotine from mount but Nijem frees his head quite easily.
Nijem sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya slows the pace down in half guard.
Maya wants to pass the guard but Nijem is defending well.
Nijem is refusing to be controlled, as Maya sits in half guard.
Nijem gets full guard.
Nijem lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maya!
Nijem is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Maya has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Maya!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nijem can't keep his opponent in guard - Maya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nijem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maya.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nijem trying to control here.
Maya is trying to control. Nijem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Maya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maya misses with a kick to the body.
Maya lands with a shot to the body.
Nijem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nijem throws a front kick aimed at Maya's knee but Maya avoids it well.
Nijem misses with an uppercut. Maya saw that one coming.
Maya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nijem blocks a head kick by Maya.
Nijem stuffs the takedown attempt from Maya. Maya gets slowly back to his feet.
Maya throws a head kick but Nijem moves out of range.
Maya missing with a left hand there. Nijem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maya moves out of range of the body kick from Nijem.
Maya ducks under a wild hook from Nijem.
Nijem moves out of range of the body kick from Maya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nijem blocks the low kick.
Maya lands a nice shot that snaps Nijem's head back.
Maya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maya.
Maya stuffs the takedown attempt from Nijem. Nijem gets slowly back to his feet.
Nijem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maya throws a sloppy head kick and Nijem moves out of range easily.
Maya connects with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maya blocks the leg kick.
Maya misses with a wild body shot.
Maya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nijem finds it's way round the side to connect with Maya's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nijem throws a low kick but Maya moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Nijem.
Good leg kick by Maya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nijem avoids the head kick by Maya.
Maya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Nijem finds it's way through Maya's defenses.
Maya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nijem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nijem punishes Maya's body with a nice straight punch.
Maya checks a leg kick.
Maya checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya just misses with a punch to the body.
Nijem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maya looks to throw a body kick
and Nijem counters with a good low kick that Maya was not able to check.
Maya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nijem throws a right and a left that Maya avoids nicely.
Maya throws the left hand but Nijem avoids the punch easily.
Maya thumps Nijem with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maya checks a leg kick.
Good work by Nijem as he checks the leg kick.
Nijem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nijem counters with a low kick, right behind Maya 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Maya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nijem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maya throws out a loose jab but Nijem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maya. Nijem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nijem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nijem throws a looping overhand right but Maya ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Nijem catches Maya right on the button with a cross.
Nijem throws a hook to the side of Maya's head but Maya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nijem throws a body punch but Maya moves out of range.
Nijem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maya scores with a head kick. Nijem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maya looks to land a combination but Nijem avoids it well.
Maya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Maya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Damien Maya!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Damien Maya!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Damien Maya!
Damien Maya wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Damien Maya, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hongan Kolistaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruubens Cartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hongan Kolistaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruubens Cartnell!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolistaja tries to clinch but Cartnell moves out of range.
Cartnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kolistaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Cartnell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kolistaja missing with a left hand there. Cartnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolistaja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartnell moves into the clinch.
Cartnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolistaja blocking some punches.
Kolistaja lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.
Cartnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Kolistaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartnell is looking to clinch.
Cartnell thows a body shot but no joy.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartnell gets tackled into the ropes by Kolistaja. Kolistaja maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cartnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolistaja backwards.
Cartnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolistaja is keeping busy.
Cartnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cartnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cartnell tries to clinch up but Kolistaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Kolistaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolistaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartnell lands a jab to the nose.
Cartnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolistaja lands a jab.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolistaja closes the distance and clinches.
Cartnell prevents a body shot from Kolistaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolistaja.
Cartnell gets through Kolistaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja misses with a body punch.
Kolistaja lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cartnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cartnell lands with a left to the head.
Kolistaja is trying to maintain a safe position but Cartnell gets an underhook and turns Kolistaja into the ropes.
Cartnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kolistaja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cartnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolistaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolistaja tries to move into range but Cartnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartnell throws a series of punches but Kolistaja avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja throws a series of punches but Cartnell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartnell misses the target.
Kolistaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kolistaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolistaja.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Cartnell.
Kolistaja tries to clinch there but Cartnell circles away.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cartnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartnell throws a shot to the body.
Kolistaja darts in trying to clinch
and Cartnell counters with a three punch combo that has Kolistaja backing up. Kolistaja nods at Cartnell to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolistaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartnell circles away.
Kolistaja is looking to clinch.
Hongan Kolistaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartnell throws a right and a left that Kolistaja avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja wants to clinch.
Cartnell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kolistaja takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolistaja misses the target.
Kolistaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartnell 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.
Cartnell throws a shot from downtown. Kolistaja moves away and avoids it.
Kolistaja moves into range and clinches up with Cartnell.
A right hook to the body lands for Kolistaja.
Cartnell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kolistaja can't find room to land a body shot as Cartnell controls the action.
Cartnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kolistaja moves out of range as Cartnell strikes.
Cartnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kolistaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartnell.
Kolistaja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartnell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruubens Cartnell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cartnell lands a jab to the head.
Kolistaja has Cartnell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kolistaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja just leaning against Cartnell, taking a breather.
Cartnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cartnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolistaja is keeping busy.
Kolistaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kolistaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartnell.
Kolistaja misses with a body punch.
Kolistaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolistaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kolistaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartnell misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolistaja.
Cartnell breaks from the clinch.
Cartnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartnell lands a jab to the nose.
Cartnell throws a combination. Kolistaja tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cartnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cartnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruubens Cartnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartnell lands with a shot to the body.
Cartnell tries to clinch but Kolistaja moves out of range.
Kolistaja throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cartnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cartnell, as that shot connected.
Kolistaja is rocked!
Kolistaja looks to land a combination but Cartnell avoids it well.
Oh Kolistaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartnell throws a jab when Kolistaja was well out of range.
Cartnell ducks under a wild hook from Kolistaja.
Kolistaja seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Kolistaja fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartnell, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cartnell lands a body punch.
Kolistaja lands a right hand.
Kolistaja lands a left hand.
Cartnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kolistaja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja gets through Cartnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kolistaja takes a shot to the head.
Kolistaja has a couple of punches blocked by Cartnell.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kolistaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kolistaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartnell.
Kolistaja taking a breather.
Cartnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartnell manages to break the clinch.
Cartnell misses with a few strikes there.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolistaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kolistaja takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell manages to break the clinch.
Cartnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolistaja tries to clinch but Cartnell moves out of range.
Cartnell lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kolistaja sprawling to the canvas. Cartnell follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kolistaja hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kolistaja regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartnell.
Kolistaja keeping moving, preventing Cartnell from controlling successfully.
Cartnell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolistaja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartnell.
Cartnell is looking to stand up but Kolistaja won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell passes into half guard.
Kolistaja won't allow Cartnell to pass to mount.
Cartnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cartnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cartnell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kolistaja's thigh. Kolistaja counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cartnell wants to stand but Kolistaja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartnell looking to sit in guard and control but Kolistaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruubens Cartnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cartnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cartnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolistaja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Kolistaja's head.
Cartnell forces Kolistaja back against the ropes and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Cartnell fails to land.
Kolistaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartnell misses with a punch to the body.
Kolistaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartnell breaks the clinch.
Cartnell scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolistaja throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Cartnell. That snapped Kolistaja's head back.
Cartnell moves in looking to clinch but Kolistaja pushes him off.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolistaja just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cartnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kolistaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kolistaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kolistaja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolistaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartnell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kolistaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruubens Cartnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartnell tries to bum rush Kolistaja with a series of wild strikes but Kolistaja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartnell jabs Kolistaja right on the nose. Kolistaja blinks but takes it well.
Cartnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cartnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolistaja scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolistaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolistaja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolistaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolistaja blocks a jab.
Cartnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cartnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cartnell.
Well,Kolistaja is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kolistaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kolistaja throws the left hand but Cartnell avoids the punch easily.
Cartnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell punishes Kolistaja's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Cartnell misses its intended target.
Kolistaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartnell rushes Kolistaja and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cartnell fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartnell lands with a right to the head.
Kolistaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cartnell's elbow.
Cartnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kolistaja.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartnell.
Cartnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolistaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartnell.
Kolistaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Kolistaja.
Kolistaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolistaja.
Kolistaja works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolistaja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cartnell has closed the distance and engaged Kolistaja in a clinch.
Kolistaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolistaja.
Kolistaja looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kolistaja scores with a hook to the body.
Ruubens Cartnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartnell lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolistaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolistaja presses Cartnell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kolistaja lands a hook that snaps the head of Cartnell backwards.
Kolistaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruubens Cartnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolistaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolistaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartnell.
A short right from Kolistaja.
Hongan Kolistaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kolistaja lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartnell breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Cartnell.
Cartnell throws a series of punches but Kolistaja moves out of range.
Kolistaja fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruubens Cartnell.
Well Cartnell 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Ruubens Cartnell!
Ruubens Cartnell wins by unanimous decision!
Ruubens Cartnell made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spar Sparman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar Sparman is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
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272 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spar Sparman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flintstone throws a lazy right hand but Sparman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flintstone throws a series of punches but Sparman moves out of range.
Flintstone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flintstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparman controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sparman prevents a body shot from Flintstone.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flintstone.
Flintstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flintstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flintstone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Flintstone connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Flintstone misses.
Sparman throws a jab when Flintstone was well out of range.
Fred Flintstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone misses with a body shot.
Flintstone doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparman circles away.
Sparman connects with a right hand. Flintstone shakes it off.
Sparman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sparman takes a swing at Flintstone's ribcage but misses.
Sparman misses with a body shot.
Sparman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flintstone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sparman misses its intended target.
Sparman avoids the body shot from Flintstone.
Flintstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparman is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flintstone.
Flintstone misses with a body kick.
Sparman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flintstone manages to avoid it.
Flintstone misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparman misses with a left hand
and Flintstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sparman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flintstone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Flintstone is looking to clinch.
Sparman misses with a hook. Flintstone ducked under it nicely.
Flintstone connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Sparman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flintstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparman is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sparman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flintstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Flintstone blocks an uppercut.
Flintstone manages to break the clinch.
Sparman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flintstone throws a body punch but Sparman moves out of range.
Flintstone throws a chopping leg kick but Sparman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sparman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparman connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Flintstone tenderised Sparman's leg. Sparman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flintstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparman defends it nicely.
Sparman throws a nice looking combination but Flintstone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparman stuffs the takedown attempt from Flintstone. Flintstone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Flintstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparman scores with a jab to the head.
Flintstone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flintstone is looking to wear down Sparman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparman lands a nice looking body shot.
Flintstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sparman circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Fred Flintstone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flintstone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparman tries to avoid it but Flintstone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparman to the ground. Sparman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flintstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparman throws a lazy right hand but Flintstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparman misses with a looping left.
Flintstone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparman is trying to defend but Flintstone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sparman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flintstone working the head and body with strikes.
Flintstone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flintstone 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.
Nice strikes from Flintstone there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone throwing shots but Sparman is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Flintstone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Flintstone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Flintstone 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.
Flintstone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flintstone working the head and body with strikes.
Sparman is trying to get back to full guard.
Flintstone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flintstone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Sparman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Flintstone.
Sparman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flintstone working Sparman over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone slips a nice elbow through Sparman's hands, connecting with Sparman's forehead.
Flintstone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flintstone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Flintstone.
Sparman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flintstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flintstone thows a huge punch but Sparman dodges it nicely.
Flintstone in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sparman tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flintstone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Flintstone!
A victorious Fred Flintstone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Buckner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Finntroll - Trollhammaren. Larry Thorne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
169 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
150 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Buckner!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckner looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorne is just out of range.
Thorne throws a leg kick which misses Buckner's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckner tries to avoid it.
Thorne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larry Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckner blocks the body kick.
Thorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thorne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorne wants to clinch up but Buckner keeps it at a distance.
Buckner gets tackled into the ropes by Thorne. Thorne maintains the clinch.
Buckner tries to break free but Thorne pushes him back against the ropes.
Thorne misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thorne.
It looks like Matt Buckner has been cut.
Thorne is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from Thorne.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorne as Buckner tries to tie him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckner struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorne controls his hands.
Buckner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorne's elbow.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Thorne.
Buckner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buckner tries to stall but Thorne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorne stalling.
Buckner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckner wants to stall.
Buckner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckner tries to stall but Thorne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buckner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Thorne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buckner looks gassed!
Thorne has Buckner pushed against the ropes.
Buckner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckner tries a body shot but Thorne blocks it.
Buckner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorne crunches a lovely knee into Buckner's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thorne lands a knee to the body.
Buckner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
The referee calls for Thorne to work.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Buckner shrugs off.
Thorne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thorne tries to stall but Buckner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buckner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buckner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Buckner shrugs off.
Thorne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckner's defenses.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thorne obliges.
Buckner managing to block the knees to the body from Thorne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Matt Buckner's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorne crunches a lovely knee into Buckner's ribcage.
A bit of stalling here from Thorne.
Buckner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thorne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thorne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buckner is keeping busy.
Thorne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thorne working Buckner over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckner misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buckner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Thorne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckner takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buckner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Thorne.
Thorne leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Buckner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thorne landing knees to the body.
Thorne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thorne taking a breather.
Thorne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buckner is defending well for now.
Thorne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Buckner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorne lands a good knee to the midsection. Buckner won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Thorne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Buckner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thorne!
Thorne blocks a jab.
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorne throws a leg kick which misses Buckner's front leg but catches the back leg as Buckner tries to avoid it.
Thorne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorne moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thorne.
Buckner takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Thorne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thorne crunches a lovely knee into Buckner's ribcage.
Thorne utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thorne tries to land knees in the clinch but Buckner avoids the damage to the body.
Buckner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buckner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buckner is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne looking to stall.
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buckner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thorne working Buckner over with knees to the body.
Thorne lands a good knee to the midsection. Buckner won't want to take too many of those.
Thorne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Matt Buckner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorne lands an elbow that stopped Buckner in his tracks for a moment.
Buckner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buckner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buckner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matt Buckner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thorne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckner's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thorne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thorne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckner can do to turn this around?
Thorne working Buckner over with knees to the body.
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!
Thorne lands an elbow inside that Buckner shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Buckner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Larry Thorne!
Larry Thorne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lutz Knitter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodhrehson's choice of entrance music: Fight to dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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28
153 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lutz Knitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knitter misses with a body punch
and Rodhrehson counters with a single leg into guard. Knitter didn't expect that.
Knitter wants to get back to his feet but Rodhrehson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knitter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodhrehson controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nad Rodhrehson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Knitter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodhrehson throws out the jab.
Knitter lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodhrehson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knitter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodhrehson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Knitter misses.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut.
Rodhrehson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knitter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodhrehson manages to avoid it.
Knitter avoids the body shot from Rodhrehson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson throws a hook but Knitter avoids it easily.
Knitter swings for the body but Rodhrehson moves out of range.
Rodhrehson looks for a takedown but Knitter sprawls well.
Lutz Knitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson tries for a takedown but Knitter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knitter lands a jab to Rodhrehson's midsection.
Rodhrehson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rodhrehson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knitter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rodhrehson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knitter misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Knitter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodhrehson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodhrehson misses with a left hand
and Knitter counters with a left to the body.
Knitter is looking to clinch but Rodhrehson is avoiding it.
Knitter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson needs to keep his hands up - Knitter had a free shot at his head there.
Rodhrehson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knitter throws out the jab.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut. Knitter saw that one coming.
Knitter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodhrehson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson slips a straight right by Knitter.
Knitter tries to clinch but Rodhrehson is having none of it.
Rodhrehson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knitter swivels and escapes.
Knitter wants to clinch.
Rodhrehson misses with a straight right.
Lutz Knitter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodhrehson. Knitter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodhrehson lands a really nice looking cross but Knitter seems unphased.
Rodhrehson shoots in looking for a takedown but Knitter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodhrehson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nad Rodhrehson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good shot there by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knitter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodhrehson.
Knitter misses with a shot to the body
and Rodhrehson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodhrehson misses with a body punch
and Knitter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodhrehson swinging wildly here.
Knitter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knitter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knitter is looking to wear down Rodhrehson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodhrehson throws a solid leg kick but Knitter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodhrehson.
Knitter thuds his right hand into Rodhrehson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut
and Knitter counters with a straight right hand.
Knitter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodhrehson's head.
Rodhrehson looks to land a left hand but Knitter moved out of range nicely.
Rodhrehson misses the shot to the body.
Rodhrehson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Knitter slips the punch.
Rodhrehson throws a jab when Knitter was well out of range.
Nad Rodhrehson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knitter slips a jab from Rodhrehson.
Knitter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodhrehson under the eye.
Rodhrehson connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knitter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodhrehson counters with a two punch combo.
Knitter looks to clinch
and Rodhrehson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knitter as he jumps to the side.
Knitter scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knitter swings for the body but Rodhrehson moves out of range.
Knitter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodhrehson.
Knitter blocks a jab.
Rodhrehson with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knitter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodhrehson moves away.
Knitter connects with a body shot that sends Rodhrehson's belly button to the back.
Rodhrehson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodhrehson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knitter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knitter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Knitter misses the target.
Knitter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Rodhrehson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knitter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodhrehson moves away.
Knitter checks a leg kick nicely.
Knitter tries to clinch but Rodhrehson is having none of it.
Knitter tries to clinch there but Rodhrehson circles away.
Rodhrehson fails with the takedown.
Lutz Knitter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson misses with a takedown attempt - Knitter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodhrehson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knitter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lutz Knitter 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. This is the final round!
Knitter takes a swing at Rodhrehson's ribcage but misses.
Knitter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knitter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Knitter misses.
Knitter scores with a hook to the body. Rodhrehson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knitter slips a jab from Rodhrehson.
Knitter thuds a left hand into Rodhrehson's body.
Knitter misses with a looping right.
Knitter moves out of range as Rodhrehson strikes.
Rodhrehson slips a straight right by Knitter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knitter tests Rodhrehson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodhrehson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knitter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knitter misses with a two punch combination.
Knitter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson misses with a few strikes there.
Rodhrehson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knitter.
Rodhrehson throws a sloppy head kick and Knitter moves out of range easily.
Rodhrehson blocks a jab.
Nad Rodhrehson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knitter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodhrehson's head backwards.
Knitter tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodhrehson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Knitter misses.
Rodhrehson throws a head kick but Knitter moves out of range.
Knitter throws a combination that misses
and Rodhrehson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knitter lands a nice looking body shot.
Knitter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodhrehson walks into a left hand.
Rodhrehson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson looks to land a left hand but Knitter moved out of range nicely.
Knitter swings for the body but Rodhrehson moves out of range.
Knitter lands a right hook to the body.
Knitter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodhrehson counters with a three punch combo that has Knitter backing up. Knitter nods at Rodhrehson to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodhrehson throws a hook but Knitter avoids it easily.
Knitter takes a swing at Rodhrehson's ribcage but misses.
Rodhrehson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knitter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knitter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knitter avoids the body shot from Rodhrehson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knitter. Rodhrehson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knitter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodhrehson looks to land a combination but Knitter avoids it well.
Rodhrehson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Knitter to the ground. Rodhrehson is now in Knitter's guard.
Knitter being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knitter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knitter 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lutz Knitter.
I think Knitter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Lutz Knitter!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Lutz Knitter!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Nad Rodhrehson!
Lutz Knitter wins by split decision!
Lutz Knitter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shang Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dooalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Chi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Dooalot!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chi works Dooalot's body with a nice hook.
Chi misses with a low kick.
Chi feints and then cracks Dooalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dooalot down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dooalot, as that shot connected.
Chi misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dooalot. Chi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dooalot.
Chi moves out of range as Dooalot throws a body kick.
Chi lands a lovely overhand right.
Chi misses with a wild body shot.
Dooalot swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
Chi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dooalot in his tracks.
Dooalot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chi dips to his left and cracks Dooalot with an uppercut!
Dooalot cracks Chi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Chi as he connects with a hook.
Dooalot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chi tried to score with a low kick but Dooalot checks it.
Dooalot swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
Chi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooalot stuns Chi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chi avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dooalot.
Chi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dooalot swings for the body but Chi moves out of range.
James Dooalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dooalot throws a sloppy head kick and Chi moves out of range easily.
Chi misses with a straight left.
Dooalot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chi.
Chi scoring well with a low kick there.
Dooalot misses with a left hand
and Chi counters with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dooalot!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dooalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chi.
Dooalot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dooalot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Dooalot misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dooalot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dooalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chi.
A shot to the body from Dooalot misses
and Chi counters with a low kick, right behind Dooalot 's knee.
Jab by Chi.
Dooalot throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chi misses with a leg kick.
Dooalot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dooalot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chi's head.
Dooalot throws a nice head kick!
Dooalot throws a body punch but Chi moves out of range.
Chi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dooalot lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Dooalot misses.
Chi lands a jab to the head.
Chi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dooalot looks gassed!
Chi moves into the clinch.
Chi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dooalot circles away.
Chi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dooalot was well out of range. Poor timing from Chi.
Chi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chi throws a shot from downtown. Dooalot moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chi. That's going to slow Dooalot down.
Chi loads up on a big right hand but Dooalot slips the punch.
Dooalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chi moves away.
Dooalot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dooalot misses with a hook
and Chi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dooalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chi.
Dooalot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dooalot throws a body kick that misses.
Chi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dooalot momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Dooalot
and Dooalot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dooalot is rocked!
Chi blocks the body kick.
Chi scores with a hook.
Dooalot is still on wobbly legs! Can Chi finish him?
Good leg kick by Chi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of Chi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dooalot seems to have recovered his senses.
Chi jabs at Dooalot's body.
Dooalot misses with a body kick.
Dooalot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chi.
Dooalot is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chi rather than just go for the knockout.
Chi is looking to clinch but Dooalot is avoiding it.
Chi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dooalot blocks the body kick.
Dooalot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Dooalot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dooalot loads up on a big right hand but Chi slips the punch.
Chi ducks under a wild hook from Dooalot.
Dooalot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dooalot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chi.
Dooalot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dooalot misses with a body shot.
Chi moves out of range of the body kick from Dooalot.
Chi throws a jab when Dooalot was well out of range.
Shang Chi is winning the standup battle so far.
Chi lands an overhand right.
Chi throws out a loose jab but Dooalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dooalot wants to slow Chi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dooalot. Chi shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chi, right into the meat.
Dooalot throws a lazy head kick
and Chi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chi tries to land a leg kick but Dooalot saw it coming and moves away.
Chi moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Chi.
Dooalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dooalot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by Chi.
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!
Chi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooalot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dooalot throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dooalot.
Chi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dooalot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dooalot lands with a nice body punch.
Dooalot throws a head kick that misses
and Dooalot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dooalot.
Dooalot cracks Chi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dooalot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chi thuds a left hand into Dooalot's body.
Dooalot is breathing heavily.
Chi with a jab.
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!
Dooalot looks for the body kick but Chi saw that one coming.
Dooalot looks to land a right hand but Chi moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dooalot, right into the meat.
Dooalot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chi's head.
Dooalot throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Dooalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chi moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chi with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dooalot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chi, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chi.
Dooalot takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chi avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chi.
Dooalot lands a nice shot to the body.
Dooalot misses with a body shot.
Chi lands a nice hook to Dooalot's body. Dooalot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chi scores with a spinning back kick!
Chi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi feints a jab promting Dooalot to slip. Chi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dooalot slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dooalot misses with a body shot.
Chi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dooalot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dooalot.
Chi thows a body shot but no joy.
Chi lands a glancing blow to the side of Dooalot's head.
Dooalot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chi counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Chi.
Chi scores with a hook to the body. Dooalot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chi scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi scores with a jab.
Chi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chi punishes Dooalot's body with a nice straight punch.
Dooalot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dooalot.
Dooalot throws an overhand right that lands on Chi's shoulder, as Chi tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from Dooalot
and Chi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Chi. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Chi.
Chi throws a head kick that Dooalot semi-blocks.
Chi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chi lands a nice looking body kick.
Dooalot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chi lands a head kick. Dooalot smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chi moves in looking to clinch but Dooalot pushes him off.
Nice body kick there by Chi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dooalot throws a shot from downtown. Chi moves away and avoids it.
Chi feints and then cracks Dooalot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dooalot down.
Chi pushes Dooalot away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Chi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dooalot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dooalot takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dooalot tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Dooalot misses
and Chi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dooalot, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chi throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chi.
Chi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dooalot up against the ropes.
Chi lands an uppercut.
Dooalot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chi scores with a shoulder strike.
Dooalot is trying to break free.
Dooalot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dooalot jumps guard but Chi turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi misses with the head strike.
Dooalot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dooalot takes a swing at Chi's ribcage but misses.
Dooalot misses with a hook. Chi ducked under it nicely.
Dooalot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chi throws a head kick but Dooalot moves out of range.
Chi scores with a push kick.
Chi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dooalot - that will leave a mark!
Dooalot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dooalot.
Dooalot misses with a wild body shot.
Chi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dooalot.
Dooalot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dooalot. That's going to slow Chi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot misses with a body shot.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dooalot circles away.
Chi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chi tries to throw a body punch but Dooalot avoids it by throwing Chi back against the ropes.
Chi lands a left hand.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dooalot.
Dooalot managing to block the knees to the body from Chi.
Dooalot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dooalot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chi.
Dooalot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dooalot manages to break the clinch.
Dooalot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dooalot thows a body shot but no joy.
Dooalot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dooalot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chi doesn't seem bothered though.
Dooalot drops his hands momentarily and Chi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chi motions for Dooalot to come forward. Chi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dooalot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dooalot takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chi misses with a body kick.
Dooalot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good work by Dooalot as he checks the leg kick.
Dooalot throws a sloppy head kick and Chi moves out of range easily.
Dooalot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dooalot.
Chi thuds his shin into the meat of Dooalot's side.
Chi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dooalot.
Chi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dooalot misses with a right hand
and Chi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice cross by Chi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dooalot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chi digs a good hook to Dooalot's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chi wants to land a leg kick but Dooalot is out of range.
Dooalot misses with a shot to the body
and Chi counters with a nice uppercut.
Chi moves out of range as Dooalot strikes.
Chi just misses with a punch to the body.
Dooalot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chi tried to score with a low kick but Dooalot checks it.
Dooalot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dooalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chi tests Dooalot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dooalot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Chi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chi 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Shang Chi!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Shang Chi!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Shang Chi!
Shang Chi wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shang Chi waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Pitbull will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varvaskoukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitbull content to stall in guard here.
Varvaskoukku working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Pitbull postures up.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Varvaskoukku defends it easily.
Varvaskoukku distracts Pitbull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is in close to Pitbull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varvaskoukku might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pitbull is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Varvaskoukku is aware though and is defending well.
Pitbull looking for a guillotine here but Varvaskoukku defends easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a big elbow that misses.
Varvaskoukku scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitbull is on top in guard.
Pitbull wants to pass the guard but Varvaskoukku is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitbull defends well.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pitbull is looking to stand up but Varvaskoukku won't let him.
Varvaskoukku has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Varvaskoukku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitbull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pitbull stands and throws Varvaskoukku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pitbull scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varvaskoukku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varvaskoukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull lands a couple of digs.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Pitbull gets to his feet. Varvaskoukku looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Varvaskoukku has closed the distance and engaged Pitbull in a clinch.
Pitbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitbull pulls guard successfully.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitbull's head.
Varvaskoukku scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Varvaskoukku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Varvaskoukku scoring with some ground and pound.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku passes Pitbull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Pitbull throws a lazy right hand but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a hook
and Varvaskoukku counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitbull's head.
Pitbull can't keep his opponent in guard - Varvaskoukku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Varvaskoukku takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pitbull on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pitbull is trying to control but can't.
Varvaskoukku prevents Pitbull from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku 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.
Pitbull is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull is refusing to be controlled, as Varvaskoukku sits in half guard.
Pitbull manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Varvaskoukku passes into half guard.
Pitbull is trying to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rainer Varvaskoukku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varvaskoukku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pitbull is not content to let Varvaskoukku control the position.
Pitbull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep. Varvaskoukku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Varvaskoukku looking to pass the guard.
Pitbull 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.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Pitbull looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku landing some decent shots from guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pitbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of elbows.
Varvaskoukku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varvaskoukku drops back looking for a leg! Pitbull is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pitbull manages to kick Varvaskoukku off! Varvaskoukku jumps back into Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull working for submissions but it's allowed Varvaskoukku to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Varvaskoukku drives through and clinches with Pitbull against the ropes.
Varvaskoukku misses with a punch to the body.
Pitbull looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitbull is trying to break the clinch but Varvaskoukku is controlling him.
Pitbull pulls guard successfully.
Varvaskoukku connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitbull's head.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a triangle but Pitbull pushes his legs off easily.
Pitbull wants to control from the top but Varvaskoukku keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitbull working some strikes from top position.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Varvaskoukku is retaining full guard.
Pitbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pitbull defends well.
Pitbull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pitbull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Pitbull passes Varvaskoukku's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Varvaskoukku is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Varvaskoukku wants to control but Pitbull is keeping busy.
Pitbull looks to land a strike but Varvaskoukku avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pitbull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pitbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varvaskoukku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Pitbull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varvaskoukku is one step ahead there.
Varvaskoukku landing some decent shots from guard.
Pitbull is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitbull is keeping the position for now.
Varvaskoukku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pitbull is trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull is looking for a triangle here but Varvaskoukku uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pitbull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitbull is working to avoid the ground and pound but Varvaskoukku connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pitbull working Varvaskoukku over with strikes.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Rainer Varvaskoukku did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Rainer Varvaskoukku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Pitbull misses the target.
Pitbull misses with a hook.
Varvaskoukku walks into a straight right hand from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku tries to score with a low kick but Pitbull moves his leg out of the way.
Varvaskoukku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pitbull as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Varvaskoukku's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pitbull blocks the low kick.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pitbull doesn't seem bothered though.
Varvaskoukku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pitbull closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Varvaskoukku's guard.
Pitbull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitbull wants to get up but he can't break Varvaskoukku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varvaskoukku wants to pass the guard but Pitbull is keeping the position.
Pitbull trying to keep a closed guard but Varvaskoukku is proving a slippery customer.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Pitbull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku lands a couple of digs.
Varvaskoukku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Varvaskoukku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pitbull's head.
Pitbull bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varvaskoukku's guard.
Varvaskoukku not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitbull manages to get himself to full guard.
Varvaskoukku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pitbull is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Varvaskoukku has his hands clasped together but Pitbull extends an breaks Varvaskoukku's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pitbull.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Pitbull!
Roy Pitbull is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Roy Pitbull thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Funk Jou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On Roids has chosen Duke Nukem Quotes! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funk Jou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke On Roids!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jou looks to score with a jab to the body but On Roids is just out of range.
Jou looks to land a combination but On Roids avoids it well.
On Roids pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Jou does no damage.
Jou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from On Roids tenderised Jou's leg. Jou is trying to keep his angry face on.
On Roids wants to clinch.
On Roids moves out of range as Jou strikes.
On Roids connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jou throws an overhand right that lands on On Roids's shoulder, as On Roids tries to avoid the shot.
Jou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jou throws a jab when On Roids was well out of range.
On Roids drops his hands momentarily and Jou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
On Roids moves into the clinch.
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!
On Roids is leaning against Jou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jou prevents a body shot from On Roids.
Jou wants to break free but On Roids has control.
On Roids lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jou.
On Roids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jou breaks the clinch.
On Roids slips a straight right by Jou.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jou.
On Roids tries to clinch up.
Jou misses with a hook.
Jou is really struggling to find his range with his punches. On Roids's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
On Roids looks to score with a jab to the body but Jou is just out of range.
Jou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jou lands a nice hook to On Roids's body. On Roids takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
On Roids clinches with his opponent.
On Roids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
On Roids prevents a body shot from Jou.
Jou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
On Roids tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
On Roids is looking to clinch.
Jou throws a body punch but On Roids moves out of range.
On Roids showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jou.
Jou tries to land a body kick
and On Roids holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
On Roids has a couple of punches blocked by Jou.
A right handed body shot lands from On Roids.
A nice right hand lands inside from On Roids.
A short right from On Roids on the inside.
Jou has a couple of punches blocked by On Roids.
On Roids struggles to land a body shot inside as Jou controls his hands.
On Roids blocking some punches.
Jou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from On Roids.
Jou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
On Roids blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jou swings wildly with an uppercut but On Roids uses good head movement to avoid it.
On Roids blocks an uppercut.
Jou blocks a body shot from On Roids.
On Roids lands a left hand.
On Roids presses Jou against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
On Roids throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jous head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jou is trying to break the clinch but On Roids has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, On Roids scores with a nice short uppercut.
On Roids has a couple of punches blocked by Jou.
Jou taking a breather.
Jou misses with a punch to the body.
On Roids softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
On Roids lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from On Roids.
On Roids is leaning against Jou and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jou is breathing heavily.
Jou manages to break the clinch.
Jou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
On Roids closes the distance and clinches.
On Roids lands with a short punch from the clinch.
On Roids works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
On Roids lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
On Roids pushes Jou back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from On Roids.
On Roids lands with a left to the head.
Jou is rocked!
Jou swings wildly with an uppercut but On Roids uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Jou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
On Roids scores with a shot to the side of Jou's head.
On Roids lands a big right hand that drops Jou! The killer instinct kicks in and On Roids finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by On Roids!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke On Roids!
Duke On Roids was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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pop
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