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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy McTowlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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200 cm
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy McTowlie! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McTowlie takes one to the side of the head.
McTowlie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takiyama, pushing him back against the cage. McTowlie is trying to push Takiyama away but Takiyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. McTowlie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Takiyama stops McTowlie from standing up. Takiyama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Takiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTowlie is keeping the position for now. McTowlie is looking to stand up but Takiyama isn't so interested in that idea. McTowlie pushes Takiyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Takiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from McTowlie. Takiyama misses with a head kick.
Takiyama blocks a head kick by McTowlie.
McTowlie throws a head kick that Takiyama semi-blocks.
Takiyama throws a head kick but McTowlie moves out of range.
McTowlie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTowlie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McTowlie tries to bum rush Takiyama with a series of wild strikes but Takiyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McTowlie scores with a hook. McTowlie lands a nice looking body kick. McTowlie misses with a series of wild punches.
Takiyama throws a right and a left that both miss. McTowlie throws a head kick but Takiyama moves out of range.
Takiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. McTowlie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takiyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McTowlie pinned against the cage. McTowlie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. McTowlie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takiyama.
McTowlie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! McTowlie throws a series of punches but Takiyama avoids them all with ease. Tommy McTowlie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Takiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch but Takiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Takiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McTowlie is looking to clinch. McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch but Takiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Takiyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McTowlie tries to avoid it but Takiyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McTowlie to the ground. McTowlie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamamoto Takiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. McTowlie looks to land a combination. Takiyama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. McTowlie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takiyama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McTowlie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McTowlie misses with a double jab.
McTowlie looks gassed! McTowlie drives through and clinches with Takiyama against the cage.
McTowlie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. McTowlie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Both fighters circling a little - McTowlie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A head kick from Takiyama lands but McTowlie takes it in his stride. McTowlie wants to clinch up but Takiyama keeps it at a distance. McTowlie throws a head kick that Takiyama semi-blocks.
McTowlie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takiyama can pounce on him.
McTowlie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from McTowlie.
Takiyama misses with a takedown attempt - McTowlie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Takiyama fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takiyama shoots for a takedown but McTowlie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McTowlie forces Takiyama back against the cage and clinches. McTowlie wants to stall.
Takiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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! Takiyama does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Sloppy strikes from McTowlie. Those never looked like landing. McTowlie blocks a head kick by Takiyama.
Tommy McTowlie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McTowlie avoids the head kick by Takiyama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. McTowlie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takiyama in his tracks. Sloppy strikes from McTowlie. Those never looked like landing. Left hook, right uppercut from McTowlie. McTowlie fails in his attempt to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McTowlie dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takiyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McTowlie pinned against the cage. McTowlie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A combination from Takiyama does no damage. McTowlie is looking to clinch. Takiyama misses with a head kick.
McTowlie misses with a wild combination.
McTowlie gets in close and instigates a clinch. Takiyama takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Yamamoto Takiyama has been cut. Takiyama blocks an elbow strike from McTowlie.
McTowlie breaks the clinch.
McTowlie closes the distance and lands a one-two. Takiyama blocks a head kick by McTowlie.
McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away. McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takiyama swats him away and circles back towards the center. Yamamoto Takiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Takiyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Takiyama shoots in but no luck this time. McTowlie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Takiyama throws a head kick but McTowlie moves out of range.
McTowlie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McTowlie stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yamamoto Takiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Left hook, right uppercut from McTowlie. Takiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
McTowlie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takiyama manages to avoid it. McTowlie tries to clinch up. McTowlie fails in his attempt to clinch. McTowlie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Takiyama dodges the punch combination from McTowlie.
McTowlie works over Takiyama's head and body with a nice combination. McTowlie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takiyama feints and as McTowlie raises his hands in defense, Takiyama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McTowlie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Takiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McTowlie defends it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Takiyama is trying to hold McTowlie in close to prevent damage but McTowlie has managed to pass into half guard.
Takiyama tries to roll over but McTowlie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McTowlie wants to stand up but Takiyama has a hold of him and won't allow it. Takiyama is trying to maintain the position but McTowlie is very close to passing his half guard. Takiyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Takiyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Takiyama working for a triangle but McTowlie defends it easily.
Takiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takiyama, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTowlie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Takiyama is looking for a triangle but McTowlie pushes his legs off easily.
McTowlie pushing down on Takiyama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. McTowlie wants to control but Takiyama is keeping him busy. McTowlie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McTowlie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takiyama trying to control here.
Still in half guard, McTowlie seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy McTowlie will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Yamamoto Takiyama's cut. That's time! Takiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takiyama takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McTowlie avoids the head kick by Takiyama.
McTowlie misses with a head kick.
McTowlie misses with a body kick. McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Takiyama. Takiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from McTowlie does no damage. Takiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McTowlie misses with a head kick.
Takiyama throws a head kick that misses. McTowlie tries to clinch up but Takiyama circles away and keeps his distance. McTowlie throws a nice looking combination but Takiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McTowlie throws a body punch but Takiyama moves out of range. Takiyama misses with a takedown attempt - McTowlie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. McTowlie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Takiyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. McTowlie misses with a two punch combination.
McTowlie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McTowlie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Takiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McTowlie to the ground. Takiyama is now in McTowlie's guard. Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but McTowlie is retaining full guard. Takiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but McTowlie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McTowlie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takiyama is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takiyama works a leg free and moves into half guard. Takiyama wants to work for an arm triangle but McTowlie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takiyama is looking for a kimura but McTowlie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takiyama to get the leverage. Takiyama is looking for a kimura here.
McTowlie is trying to stand up here but Takiyama is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takiyama wants to pass to mount but McTowlie is defending the position. McTowlie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! McTowlie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tommy McTowlie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Takiyama misses with a head kick.
Takiyama misses with a double jab.
Takiyama walks into a left hand. Takiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
McTowlie lands a two punch combo.
Takiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McTowlie moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Takiyama throws a sloppy head kick and McTowlie moves out of range easily. Yamamoto Takiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McTowlie tries to clinch there but Takiyama circles away.
Takiyama blocks a head kick by McTowlie.
McTowlie fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTowlie. McTowlie scores with a head kick. Takiyama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Takiyama throws a sloppy head kick and McTowlie moves out of range easily. Takiyama closes the distance and clinches up with McTowlie, looking for a takedown. Takiyama pushes McTowlie against the cage but McTowlie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. McTowlie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. McTowlie is looking to clinch but Takiyama is avoiding it.
McTowlie fails with an attempt to clinch.
McTowlie lands a head kick!
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 Yamamoto Takiyama. I think McTowlie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Kellerman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by When Darkness Falls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kellerman tries to clinch but Belleville moves away and Belleville counters with a nice body kick. Kellerman stuffs the takedown attempt from Belleville. Belleville gets slowly back to his feet. Kellerman moves into the clinch. Belleville avoiding damage as Kellerman throws knees to the body.
Kellerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belleville's elbow. Kellerman tries a body shot but Belleville blocks it.
Kellerman is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belleville is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kellerman to the mat. Kellerman regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Belleville drops back looking for a leg! Kellerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kellerman manages to kick Belleville off! Belleville jumps back into Kellerman's guard. Belleville thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Kellerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belleville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Belleville stops Kellerman from standing up. Belleville is looking to work some ground and pound but Kellerman has wrist control. Belleville looking to sit in guard and control but Kellerman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Kellerman wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving. Kellerman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belleville kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Belleville wants to sweep here but Kellerman controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belleville is pulling down on Kellerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Kellerman, at least for the moment. Kellerman wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jakob Kellerman wasn't active enough on the ground. Belleville throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kellerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belleville is in Kellerman's guard. Belleville postures up.
Kellerman keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kellerman working a defensive guard here.
Kellerman keeping full guard, as Belleville tries to pass. Kellerman is trying to keep Belleville in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jakob Kellerman. Kellerman lands a jab-cross combination. Kellerman misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Belleville or perhaps it was just good defense by Kellerman which made him look bad. No luck with that takedown attempt from Belleville. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kellerman throws a nice looking combination but Belleville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Belleville throws a body kick that misses. Kellerman scores with a head kick. Belleville tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Kellerman is looking to clinch but Belleville is avoiding it.
Belleville fails with the takedown. Kellerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakob Kellerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belleville looks for a takedown but Kellerman sprawls well. Kellerman avoids the head kick by Belleville.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kellerman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kellerman trying to mount his opponent but Belleville defends it. Kellerman trying to control the action but Belleville is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakob Kellerman will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kellerman wants to clinch up but Belleville keeps it at a distance. Kellerman moves in looking to clinch but Belleville pushes him off. Kellerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belleville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kellerman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Belleville goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kellerman prevents it.
Belleville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Belleville goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kellerman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Kellerman.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut. Belleville throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kellerman blocks it with crossed arms. Belleville lands a left hand.
Belleville has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kellerman regains guard immediately. Belleville stays in close to Kellerman's body and controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kellerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benjamin Belleville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Belleville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Belleville wants to pass the guard but Kellerman is keeping the position.
Jakob Kellerman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Belleville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kellerman misses with a head kick.
Belleville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kellerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Belleville. Belleville drives through with a takedown into Kellerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Belleville connects with a couple of short punches. Belleville forces his way into half guard. Belleville is looking to advance position but Kellerman won't allow it. Kellerman wants to get back to his feet. Kellerman keeping hold of Belleville's head, controlling as best he can. Belleville is taking a breather. Kellerman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belleville moves into full mount! Kellerman won't be happy about that! Belleville sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Belleville looking to secure an arm triangle but Kellerman defends it well. Belleville trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belleville has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kellerman's face.
Belleville controlling the pace for now. Belleville is working for a guillotine from mount but Kellerman frees his head quite easily.
Kellerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kellerman is squirming around, avoiding Belleville's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kellerman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Belleville, pushing him back against the cage. Kellerman tries a body shot but Belleville blocks it.
Kellerman tries to work over Belleville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Belleville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kellerman working aggressively here.
Belleville is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kellerman is defending well. Kellerman tries to work over Belleville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kellerman gets underhooks to prevent Belleville's takedown attempt.
A short left from Belleville. Kellerman stops a takedown attempt from Belleville.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him. Belleville working some nice short punches in the clinch. Belleville gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kellerman regains guard.
Belleville trying to control the position from guard on top but Kellerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Belleville drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kellerman dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belleville is trying to keep Kellerman in close.
Kellerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kellerman wants to control from the top but Belleville keeps moving. Kellerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belleville is keeping the position for now. Kellerman trying to control but Belleville is working from the bottom. Kellerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Belleville is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakob Kellerman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Kellerman tries to clinch up. A solid leg kick lands there for Belleville.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kellerman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kellerman drives through with a takedown into guard. Kellerman is stalling in the full guard. Belleville lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kellerman! Belleville takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belleville jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kellerman manages to avoid the submission attempt. Belleville tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belleville has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Belleville tries to move to mount but Kellerman blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belleville scoring with punches and elbows. Belleville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kellerman keeps working. Belleville is really struggling to control Kellerman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Benjamin Belleville showed his dominance in that final round. I think Belleville 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Belleville! A less than humble Benjamin Belleville misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javed Iqbal Mughal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigoriev Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim has chosen Dolphin feat Stella - Eyes as his entrance music. Grigoriev Maxim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javed Iqbal Mughal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriev Maxim! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maxim on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Grigoriev Maxim has been cut. Mughal looks to land a left hand but Maxim moved out of range nicely. Maxim misses with a looping left. Mughal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxim.
Mughal scores with a punch to the head. Mughal with a nice cross. Mughal scores with a jab. Maxim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mughal. Maxim misses the shot to the body. Maxim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mughal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mughal avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Maxim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maxim lands a lovely overhand right. Maxim walks into a left hand. A jab from Mughal misses. Nice defenses there by Maxim. Maxim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A jab from Mughal misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maxim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mughal. Mughal ducks under a wild hook from Maxim. Mughal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Mughal blocks a jab. Maxim digs a good body shot into Mughal's ribs. Maxim throws out a loose jab but Mughal uses good head movement to avoid it. Mughal missing with a left hand there. Maxim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mughal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maxim misses with a looping left. Mughal throws out a powerful jab. Mughal dodges the punch combination from Maxim.
Mughal missing with a left hand there. Maxim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mughal ducks under a wild hook from Maxim. Maxim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Grigoriev Maxim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mughal punishes Maxim's body with a nice straight punch. Mughal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxim. Mughal lands a glancing blow to the side of Maxim's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mughal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mughal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mughal misses with a looping right. Maxim swings for the body but Mughal moves out of range.
Mughal misses with a straight right. Mughal lands a jab to the head.
Maxim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mughal moves out of range as Maxim strikes. Mughal connects with a crisp jab. Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mughal.
Maxim blocks a jab. Maxim throws a lazy right hand but Mughal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mughal catches Maxim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Maxim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mughal. Mughal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxim.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mughal jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mughal. Maxim ducks right into an uppercut from Mughal. Maxim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mughal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mughal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maxim under the eye. Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mughal.
Mughal clobbers Maxim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mughal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maxim. Mughal missing with a left hand there. Maxim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mughal misses with a looping left. Maxim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Maxim swings for the body but Mughal moves out of range.
Mughal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maxim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maxim avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mughal throws a jab when Maxim was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mughal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxim. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mughal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maxim misses with a wild body shot. Mughal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim jabbing away but nothing is landing. No joy there for Maxim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mughal looks to land a left hand but Maxim moved out of range nicely. Mughal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Maxim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mughal is just out of range. Maxim digs a good body shot into Mughal's ribs. Maxim moves away from the strike by Mughal. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maxim misses with a wild body shot. Maxim looks to score with a jab to the body but Mughal is just out of range. Maxim is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mughal rather than just go for the knockout. Maxim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Some wild striking there from Maxim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javed Iqbal Mughal dominated that round. The cut man is working on Grigoriev Maxim's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maxim jabs at Mughal's body. A big right from Maxim misses. A lazy left from Mughal finds it's target. Mughal throws a hook to the side of Maxim's head but Maxim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mughal looks to land a right hand but Maxim moved out of range. Maxim jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maxim looks to land a left hand but Mughal moved out of range nicely. Mughal scores with a one two! Maxim had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Maxim throws the left hand but Mughal avoids the punch easily. Maxim just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mughal misses. A jab from Maxim misses. Maxim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mughal. Maxim throws out a loose jab but Mughal uses good head movement to avoid it. Donk. Mughal catches Maxim right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Maxim. Maxim takes a swing at Mughal's ribcage but misses. Maxim moves out of range as Mughal strikes. A slow jab from Mughal misses its intended target. Mughal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mughal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maxim has time to react. Maxim on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maxim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mughal. Maxim misses with a wild body shot. Maxim misses with a jab to the body
and Mughal counters with a stiff right hand. Javed Iqbal Mughal is winning the standup battle so far. Mughal avoids the body shot from Maxim.
Mughal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mughal avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mughal throws out a loose jab but Maxim uses good head movement to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Maxim swinging wildly here.
Maxim throws a hook to the side of Mughal's head but Mughal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maxim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mughal manages to avoid it. Maxim throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mughal misses with an uppercut. Maxim saw that one coming. Mughal throws a hook but Maxim avoids it easily. Maxim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mughal. Maxim swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mughal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Maxim moves out of range of the strikes. Mughal misses the jab. Mughal works over Maxim's head and body with a nice combination. A telegraphed right hand from Mughal misses the target. Mughal misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Maxim. Mughal does a little dance to reset his feet. Maxim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mughal thows a left - swing and a miss! We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maxim 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. Mughal slips a jab and a cross from Maxim.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maxim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Grigoriev Maxim's cut even more. Maxim darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Maxim throws a body punch but Mughal moves out of range. Mughal throws a shot from downtown. Maxim moves away and avoids it. Maxim blocks a jab. Jab, jab by Mughal - just one landing. Maxim slips a jab from Mughal. Maxim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mughal. Mughal throws a good cross that connects.
Mughal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Mughal throws a big shot that misses. Maxim lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mughal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maxim thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mughal throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maxim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mughal. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mughal slips a jab from Maxim. A slow jab from Maxim misses its intended target. Mughal pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Maxim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mughal clobbers Maxim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A left and a right from Maxim both land. Nice combination. Some wild striking there from Maxim.
Maxim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mughal. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mughal.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maxim might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mughal has got the better of the exchanges. Mughal throws a right hand that misses
and Maxim counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jab by Maxim. Maxim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mughal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javed Iqbal Mughal dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Grigoriev Maxim's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mughal lands with a right hand. Mughal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mughal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxim throws out the jab. Maxim scores with a hook to the body. Mughal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maxim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mughal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mughal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mughal catches Maxim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mughal throws a jab but it's blocked by Maxim. Mughal throws the left hand but Maxim avoids the punch easily. Maxim blocks a jab. Mughal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxim throws out the jab. Mughal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mughal jabbing away but nothing is landing. Maxim throws a shot from downtown. Mughal moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mughal looks to land a right hand but Maxim moved out of range. Maxim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A jab from Mughal misses. Mughal lands a nice looking body shot.
Maxim misses with a combination
and Maxim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mughal moves away from the strike by Maxim. Maxim moves away from the strike by Mughal. Mughal throws a lazy uppercut
and Maxim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mughal throws a hook but Maxim blocks it. Mughal getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mughal.
Mughal throws a poor cross that misses
and Maxim counters with a straight right hand. Mughal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Maxim fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maxim missing with a left hand there. Mughal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mughal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxim.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maxim. Mughal does a little dance to reset his feet. Mughal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maxim sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maxim takes a swing at Mughal's ribcage but misses. Maxim misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot lands for Mughal. Maxim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mughal. Mughal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim misses with a wild body shot. Maxim throws a hook but Mughal blocks it. Mughal catches Maxim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Maxim throws a right and a left that Mughal avoids nicely. A shot to the liver by Mughal. Beautiful body shot. Maxim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mughal throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Maxim throws a jab but it's blocked by Mughal. Mughal avoids the body shot from Maxim.
Mughal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mughal. Maxim defending well as Mughal loads up on a big left hand. Maxim throws a shot from downtown. Mughal moves away and avoids it. Mughal throws the left hand but Maxim avoids the punch easily. Mughal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Maxim lands a jab to the nose. Mughal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maxim thows a left - swing and a miss! Maxim drops his hands momentarily and Mughal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Maxim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mughal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maxim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mughal at a distance.
Maxim misses the shot to the body. Maxim takes a swing at Mughal's ribcage but misses. Mughal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maxim.
Mughal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maxim thows a body shot but no joy. Maxim moves out of range as Mughal strikes. Mughal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maxim's head. Maxim misses with a hook. Mughal lands a jab to the nose. Mughal looks to land a right hand but Maxim moved out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mughal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxim moves away. Maxim staying out of range there. Grigoriev Maxim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mughal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxim.
And that's the end of the fight! Javed Iqbal Mughal showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mughal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javed Iqbal Mughal!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyshit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyshit comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne- I feel like dying. Monster has chosen Cookie Monster Eating Cookie as his entrance music. Monster has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Holyshit! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cookie Monster! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monster gets tackled into the cage by Holyshit. Holyshit maintains the clinch. Monster looks gassed! Monster tries to break the clinch but Holyshit is controlling the position. Holyshit is trying to trip Monster. He has hold of a leg but Monster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Holyshit persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Holyshit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Holyshit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Holyshit throwing strikes from guard but Monster blocks nicely. Holyshit is working Monster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monster controls Holyshit momentarily but Holyshit frees himself. Holyshit landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Holyshit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Holyshit drops back looking for a leg! Monster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monster manages to kick Holyshit off! Holyshit jumps back into Monster's guard. Holyshit stands up over Monster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monster keeping full guard, as Holyshit tries to pass. Holyshit trying to control but Monster is working from the bottom. Holyshit is in close to Monster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Holyshit chips away with some ground and pound. Holyshit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Holyshit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Monster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Holyshit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Holyshit wants to control from the top but Monster keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Evander Holyshit wasn't doing enough on the ground. Holyshit lands a head shot.
It looks like Cookie Monster has been cut. Holyshit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Monster sprawling to the canvas! Monster rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Holyshit finish him?!
Monster is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Holyshit thows a left - swing and a miss! Monster is still on wobbly legs! Can Holyshit finish him? Holyshit thows a left - swing and a miss! Holyshit misses the jab. Holyshit throws a powerful right kick. Monster tried to block low but the kick was high! Monster was taken right off of his feet! Holyshit jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evander Holyshit! Evander Holyshit made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poncho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Villa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In One Ear. Dignam is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Ruler's Back. On his way into the cage it seems that Poncho Villa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Poncho Villa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poncho Villa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Dignam! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dignam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villa moves away. Dignam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dignam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Villa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Villa is defended easily by Dignam. Dignam misses the body punch and Villa counters with a big head kick but Dignam shrugs it off. Some bone on bone action there as Villa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dignam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Villa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dignam. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dignam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dignam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dignam wants it to stay on the feet. Dignam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Villa throws a hook but Dignam avoids it easily. Dignam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dignam throws a shot to the body.
Tyler Dignam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dignam misses with a kick to the body.
Dignam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dignam moves away. Dignam misses with a straight left. Dignam throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Villa counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dignam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villa digs a good hook to Dignam's body.
Dignam needs to keep his hands up - Villa had a free shot at his head there. Villa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dignam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villa in his tracks. Dignam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Villa is out of range and Dignam settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Villa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dignam. Dignam throws a low kick but Villa avoids it. Dignam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dignam with a nice cross. Dignam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villa.
Dignam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dignam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dignam throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Villa is breathing heavily. Dignam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dignam throws the kick towards the body but Villa avoids it. Dignam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dignam. Tyler Dignam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A slapping leg kick lands for Dignam.
Dignam wants to land a leg kick but Villa is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Dignam. That's going to slow Villa down. The fighters circling - Villa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A nice leg kick lands there from Villa. Villa avoids the body shot from Dignam.
Dignam throws a shot to the body.
Dignam is looking to land body kicks. Dignam thuds a left hand into Villa's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dignam thows a body kick. Villa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Villa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dignam. Dignam throws a front kick aimed at Villa's knee but Villa avoids it well. Dignam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignam. Dignam plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Poncho Villa has been cut. Dignam avoids the body shot from Villa.
Dignam lands a nice looking body shot.
Dignam scores with a spinning back kick! Dignam lands a big uppercut and Villa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Villa looks OK. Dignam waves Villa back to his feet!
Villa is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dignam fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Villa out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tyler Dignam! During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Dignam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ives comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ives ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ives is breathing heavily. Ives fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kepe Eses. Kepe Eses blocks the body kick.
Ives scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Ives finds it's target. Kepe Eses throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kepe Eses misses with a head kick.
Kepe Eses moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ives delivers a nice body kick. Ives has Kepe Eses up against the cage in a clinch.
Ives throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ives slows down the pace here.
Kepe Eses working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kepe Eses wants to get back to striking at distance but Ives won't allow it.
Kepe Eses is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ives lands a shot to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ives creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ives can't find room to land a body shot as Kepe Eses controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Ives.
Ives comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ives has Kepe Eses pressed against the cage, preventing Kepe Eses from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ives scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ives misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kepe Eses is trying to maintain a safe position but Ives gets an underhook and turns Kepe Eses into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ives creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kepe Eses's defenses.
It looks like Syezd Kepe Eses has been cut. Ives lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Ives keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kepe Eses's efforts to push away. Ives pushes off an throws an elbow but Kepe Eses leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ives lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kepe Eses backwards. Ives lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kepe Eses or not. Kepe Eses trying to stall but Ives improves his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ives tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kepe Eses avoids it. Ives is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kepe Eses is defending well for now. Ives trying to control the position but instead, Kepe Eses has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ives into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kepe Eses lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ives backwards. Kepe Eses's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ives avoids a kick to the body.
Kepe Eses walks into a jab. Kepe Eses throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ives is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kepe Eses gets tackled into the cage by Ives. Ives maintains the clinch. Kepe Eses looking to slow down the pace here. The referee is keeping an eye on Ives - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kepe Eses misses with a punch to the body.
Kepe Eses is trying to push Ives away but Ives has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ives misses with an elbow over the top. Ives tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kepe Eses. Ives prevents Kepe Eses from breaking the clinch. Ives scores with a shoulder strike. Kepe Eses takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Ives.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short left from Ives. Ives throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kepe Eses managing to block the knees to the body from Ives.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ives dominated that round. The cut man is working on Syezd Kepe Eses's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ives throws a hook but Kepe Eses avoids it easily. Kepe Eses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ives can pounce on him.
Kepe Eses connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ives's hands. Ives thows a body shot but no joy. Kepe Eses connects with a high kick. Kepe Eses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ives is looking to clinch. Ives scores with a shot to the body.
Kepe Eses fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ives to the ground. Kepe Eses is now in Ives's guard. Ives might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kepe Eses chips away with some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kepe Eses stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ives swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kepe Eses trying to control but Ives is working from the bottom. Kepe Eses has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ives is looking for a triangle but Kepe Eses pushes his legs off easily.
Kepe Eses missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kepe Eses with a flurry of punches that miss. Kepe Eses throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ives works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ives keeping full guard, as Kepe Eses tries to pass. Kepe Eses postures up.
Ives tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kepe Eses advances to half guard. Syezd Kepe Eses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ives regains full guard. Nicely done. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kepe Eses accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kepe Eses trying to control the position from guard on top but Ives is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ives manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ives trying to control but Kepe Eses is having none of it. Kepe Eses can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ives controlling from mount. Kepe Eses is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Ives takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ives stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Kepe Eses fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ives misses the shot to the body. Kepe Eses throws a leg kick and Ives counters with a nice leg kick. Kepe Eses throws a wild body kick that Ives sees coming a mile off. Kepe Eses avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnny Ives is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ives. Johnny Ives is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kepe Eses throws a head kick that misses. Ives slips a jab and a cross from Kepe Eses.
Syezd Kepe Eses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kepe Eses misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A bone on bone clash there as Ives blocks the leg kick.
Kepe Eses throws a leg kick but Ives moved away. Kepe Eses with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Syezd Kepe Eses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying York's choice of entrance music: British Grenadiers Song. York has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nigel York! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slapping leg kick lands for McAlister.
York looks gassed! York on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. McAlister lands with a thumping leg kick.
McAlister throws a quick inside leg kick. McAlister scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. York needs to keep his hands up - McAlister had a free shot at his head there. York looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. York takes a jab right on the kisser.
McAlister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McAlister with a jab. McAlister scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. McAlister drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of York's head, knocking him out cold! McAlister is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duncan McAlister! A victorious Duncan McAlister 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. High Voltage told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, High Voltage! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Voltage circles away.
Voltage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Voltage misses the shot to the body. Voltage punishes Bomb's body with a nice straight punch. Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Voltage. Bomb lands with a right hand. Voltage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Voltage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bomb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Voltage moves out of range as Bomb strikes. Bomb lands a nice shot that snaps Voltage's head back.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Voltage slips a jab from Bomb. Bomb misses with a hook. Voltage ducked under it nicely. Voltage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. 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! Voltage throws out a leg kick but Bomb moves out of range and Voltage only half commits. Bomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Voltage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bomb throws a body punch but Voltage moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Voltage. Bomb tries to land a leg kick but Voltage saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Voltage. Beautiful body shot. Bomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Bomb throws a wild body kick that Voltage sees coming a mile off. Voltage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Voltage fails to land with a series of punches.
Voltage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Voltage tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bomb drives through and clinches with Voltage against the cage.
Bomb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Voltage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Voltage keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voltage explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Voltage lands with a good body shot. Bomb on the wrong end of a nice jab. Voltage blocks the body kick.
Voltage misses the jab. High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Voltage scores with a head kick. Bomb tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Bomb cracks Voltage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Voltage misses with an uppercut. Voltage is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Voltage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Voltage throws a leg kick but Bomb sees it coming and moves out of range. Voltage blocks a jab. Voltage throws a lazy body kick and Bomb counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voltage scores with a body shot.
Voltage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bomb tries to clinch but Voltage is having none of it. Bomb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Voltage's sensitive parts. Voltage scores with a nice right hand.
Bomb's corner calls for a 1-2. Bomb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Voltage lands a really nice looking cross but Bomb seems unphased.
Voltage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb. This has been an exciting period of action! Voltage misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Voltage. Bomb does a little dance to reset his feet. Bomb throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Voltage counters with a good low kick that Bomb was not able to check. Voltage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Voltage throws a shot from downtown. Bomb moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voltage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Voltage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomb moves away. Voltage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voltage. That did some damage! Bomb lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bomb dips to his left and cracks Voltage with an uppercut! Bomb thows a body shot but no joy. Bomb ducks under a wild hook from Voltage. Voltage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomb at a distance.
Bomb wants to clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Voltage looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomb is just out of range. 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 James Bomb will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bomb moves out of range as Voltage throws a body kick.
Bomb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bomb avoids the body shot from Voltage.
Voltage misses with a series of wild punches.
Voltage scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Voltage misses. Bomb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bomb is looking to clinch. Voltage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomb rather than just go for the knockout. Voltage is looking to land body kicks. Bomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Voltage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bomb is out of range. Voltage looks to land a right hand but Bomb moved out of range. Bomb throws a push kick but Voltage slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bomb misses with a straight right. Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Voltage moves out of range easily. Voltage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bomb tries to move into range but Voltage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Voltage swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Voltage moves out of range of the body kick. Voltage ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Bomb misses with a double jab
and Voltage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bomb thinking. Voltage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Voltage misses with a hook. Voltage scores with a kick to the body.
Bomb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A leg kick checked by Voltage. Voltage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
High Voltage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Voltage throws a leg kick but Bomb sees it coming and checks it nicely. Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voltage moves away. Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voltage.
Voltage misses the shot to the body. Voltage with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bomb stalks Voltage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voltage's face. Voltage staggers backwards, shaken. Bomb moves out of range of the body kick from Voltage.
Bomb tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Voltage counters with a nice uppercut. Bomb moves out of range as Voltage throws a body kick.
Bomb wants to slow Voltage down by chopping away at his legs. Voltage thumps Bomb with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomb takes one to the side of the head.
Voltage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Bomb moves out of range of the strikes. Voltage is looking to land body kicks. Voltage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voltage is looking to score with low kicks. Voltage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Voltage misses with a body punch
and Bomb counters with a thumping low kick. A leg kick checked by Voltage. Voltage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Voltage throws a half hearted mid kick. Voltage swings widly with a right hand
and Bomb counters with a head kick. That will keep Voltage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Voltage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomb circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Voltage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voltage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bomb is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Voltage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bomb misses with a hook. Voltage misses with a straight right. Voltage is looking to chop away at Bomb's legs. Voltage throws a quick inside leg kick. James Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bomb blocks a head kick by Voltage.
Voltage walks into a straight right hand from Bomb. Voltage misses with a looping left. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bomb looks to land a body kick but Voltage moved away. Bomb missing with a left hand there. Voltage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! High Voltage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGregor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloc Party - Flux. Ryan has chosen Girlfriend as his entrance music. Charlie McGregor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McGregor connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off. Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ryan throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. McGregor checks a leg kick. Ryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! McGregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ryan. McGregor gets the takedown into side control. Ryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. McGregor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ryan's thigh. Ryan counters though and makes it back to full guard. Ryan pulls McGregor in close to prevent any damage. McGregor looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McGregor passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. McGregor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. McGregor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McGregor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ryan. McGregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though. McGregor is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position. McGregor trying to pass the guard but Ryan defending well. Ryan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. McGregor postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow. McGregor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard. McGregor with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ryan looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action! McGregor stands up and waves to Ryan to follow him. Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. McGregor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryan. Ryan throws a leg kick and McGregor counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGregor misses with a body kick. Nice straight punches there by Ryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryan. McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor. Ryan misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back. McGregor lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ryan wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs. Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor. Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ryan throws a leg kick and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A lazy body kick from Ryan and McGregor counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab lands there for McGregor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan misses with a wild body shot. McGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ryan is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. Ryan is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks. Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot. Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryan. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McGregor avoids the head kick by Ryan.
McGregor moves out of range as Ryan strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Ryan. McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
Ryan throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. McGregor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. McGregor throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. Ryan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McGregor swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking to land body kicks. Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor. McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts. McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. McGregor throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor. Ryan throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McGregor connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor. McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryan sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. McGregor checks a low kick from Ryan. Ryan throws a front kick that sends McGregor stumbling back into the cage. Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor. Ryan lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand. McGregor checks a leg kick. Ryan throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely. McGregor misses the shot to the body. Ryan thows a leg kick but McGregor checks it and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but McGregor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away. Ryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout. McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick. Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ryan walks into a left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ryan throws a nice outside leg kick. Ryan throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range. McGregor throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off. Jake Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup. McGregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregor somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a thumping low kick. Ryan throws a front kick aimed at McGregor's knee but McGregor avoids it well. McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A slapping leg kick lands for Ryan.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan is looking to score with low kicks. McGregor swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan throws a head kick that McGregor semi-blocks.
McGregor throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Ryan throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Ryan only half commits. Ryan throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily. Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. McGregor looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range. McGregor swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily. Charlie McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McGregor throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it. Ryan lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGregor's sensitive parts. McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan which made him look bad. Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ryan throws out a leg kick but McGregor moves out of range and Ryan only half commits. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well. Ryan connects with an inside leg kick. Ryan takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 19:19 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viljo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colton Trayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colton Trayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Laine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
39 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Trayne! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laine throws a leg kick but Trayne moved away. Colton Trayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laine misses with a body kick. Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot. Trayne wants to clinch up but Laine keeps it at a distance. Trayne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Trayne moves out of range easily. Trayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A nice combination there by Trayne.
Laine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Trayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it. Laine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trayne lands with a slapping head kick. Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Trayne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round. Trayne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Trayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it. A good leg kick by Laine. Trayne scores with a nice strike. Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Trayne is looking to slow Laine down with leg kicks. Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Trayne swinging wildly here.
Trayne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range. A slapping body kick lands there for Laine. Laine throws out a loose jab but Trayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Laine. Laine misses the shot to the body. Laine throws a shot from downtown. Trayne moves away and avoids it. Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Laine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Laine swings for the body but Trayne moves out of range.
Laine throws a leg kick but Trayne moved away. Trayne misses with a hook. Trayne wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range. Trayne rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Trayne misses with a short punch on the inside. Laine has had enough of the clinch but Trayne keeps him there for the moment. Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Laine. Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trayne. Nice body punch from Laine. Trayne throws a head kick that misses. A slow jab from Trayne misses its intended target. Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Trayne moves out of range easily. Laine connects with a jab. Trayne tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance. Trayne takes a body punch but keeps moving. Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Trayne counters with a nice body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trayne. The fight moves into the clinch position. Laine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laine blocks a body shot from Trayne. Laine is trying to force a seperation but Trayne has the dominant position. Trayne prevents Laine from breaking the clinch. Laine wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trayne. Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Trayne. Trayne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head. Trayne prevents Laine from breaking the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Trayne misses with a punch to the body.
Trayne lands a body punch in the clinch. Trayne blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Trayne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trayne lands with a left to the head. Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine keeps the fight on the outside. Laine throws a lazy right hand but Trayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viljo Laine dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laine avoids the head kick by Trayne.
Laine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trayne at a distance.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Trayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Trayne checks a leg kick. Trayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage. Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Trayne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Laine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laine misses with a looping right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trayne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine. Trayne doesn't manage to clinch there - Laine circles away.
Trayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trayne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laine, pushing him back against the cage. Laine is trying to push Trayne away but Trayne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trayne can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine can't break the clinch.
Trayne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laine up against the cage. Trayne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Trayne is looking to control Laine's arms but Laine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trayne has his back to the cage. Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trayne misses with a body punch.
Laine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Trayne misses with a short punch on the inside. Trayne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trayne doesn't seem bothered though. Colton Trayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trayne thows a body shot but no joy. Laine ducks under a wild hook from Trayne. Trayne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laine swats him away and circles back towards the center. Laine scores with a nice strike. 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! Laine checks a low kick from Trayne. Trayne moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Laine delivers a nice body kick. Trayne tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it. Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Trayne is breathing heavily. Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Laine is looking to wear down Trayne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Laine swings for the body but Trayne moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trayne.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trayne thuds a left hand into Laine's body. Trayne swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a leg kick. Laine avoids the body shot from Trayne.
Trayne scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trayne. Laine throws the kick towards the body but Trayne avoids it. Laine avoids the body shot from Trayne.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Trayne throws a leg kick and Laine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. 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! Trayne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Trayne avoids it. Trayne moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laine scores with a jab to the body. Trayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trayne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trayne throws a sloppy head kick and Laine counters with a nice body shot. Laine blocks a jab. Trayne misses with a body kick. Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trayne.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow. Viljo Laine is winning the standup battle so far. Trayne is looking to land body kicks. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice body kick from Laine. Trayne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Viljo Laine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Laine throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Viljo Laine showed his dominance in that final round. I think Laine 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 20:18 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 20:18 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viljo Laine! During a confident post fight interview, Viljo Laine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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