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IMMA 126: Nazarethyan vs Puska PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efriam Haldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goat's entrance music is Impaled Nazarene - Cult of the Goat. A fine choice. Efriam Haldi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Goat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Efriam Haldi! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haldi misses with a head kick.
Haldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Haldi drops his hands momentarily and Goat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Haldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Goat works Haldi's body with a nice hook. Haldi lands with a nice body punch. Haldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haldi takes a kick to the side of the head. Haldi checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haldi thows a leg kick but Goat checks it and Goat counters with a good low kick that Haldi was not able to check. Decent striking displayed by Haldi there. Haldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Goat swinging wildly here.
Haldi scores with a leg kick.
Haldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goat missing with a left hand there. Haldi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haldi throws a leg kick but Goat checks it. Haldi misses with a head kick.
Haldi misses with a leg kick and Goat counters with a leg kick. Goat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Haldi throws a leg kick and Goat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Haldi misses with a low kick.
Goat throws a chopping leg kick but Haldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Haldi throws a head kick that misses letting Goat counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haldi misses with a kick to the body.
Haldi connects with a jab. Haldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haldi there as he acknowledges the shot. Haldi throws a front kick aimed at Goat's knee but Goat avoids it well. Goat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haldi is able to avoid easily. Haldi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goat is out of range. Goat scoring well with a low kick there.
Haldi misses with a head kick.
Haldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goat with a body punch. A glancing blow. Haldi sizes up Goat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Goat fails in his attempt to clinch. Haldi takes a kick to the side of the head. Haldi blocks the body kick.
Haldi scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haldi slips under a jab. Haldi throws a lazy head kick and Goat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haldi's knee momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Efriam Haldi will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Goat avoids the head kick by Haldi.
Haldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Haldi misses with an uppercut. Haldi takes a kick to the side of the head. Haldi misses with a head kick.
Haldi defending well as Goat loads up on a big left hand. A low kick from Haldi is predictable there and Goat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Goat lands a glancing blow to the side of Haldi's head. Haldi tries to work over Goat's front leg with a kick but Goat checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goat is looking to slow Haldi down with leg kicks. Goat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Goat throws a lazy right hand but Haldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Haldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goat connects with a body shot. Haldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haldi thows a leg kick but Goat checks it and Goat counters with a left and a right that stings Haldi. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haldi throws a nice head kick!
Goat throws a head kick that misses. Haldi thows a left - swing and a miss! Goat misses the shot to the body. Goat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haldi swivels and escapes. Haldi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haldi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Haldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goat thumps Haldi with a low kick. Haldi throws a low kick but Goat moves out of range easily. Goat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Haldi throws a body kick that misses. Efriam Haldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some bone on bone action there as Goat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A nice inside leg kick there by Goat. That's going to slow Haldi down. Haldi throws a push kick but Goat slaps the foot to one side. A punch lands to the side of Haldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goat checks a leg kick. Goat scores with a hook. Goat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Haldi misses with a leg kick and Goat counters with an inside leg kick. Goat tries to clinch but Haldi is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Goat. Those never looked like landing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haldi ducks right into an uppercut from Goat. Goat throws a body punch but Haldi moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Goat dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Haldi throws a leg kick that is checked and Goat counters with a left to the body. Haldi throws a leg kick that is checked and Goat counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Haldi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Haldi lands with a straight right. Goat didn't see that one coming. Haldi throws a half hearted mid kick. Goat throws a big shot that misses. Haldi avoids the body shot from Goat.
Haldi scores with a nice right hand.
Goat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haldi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Billy Goat is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goat misses with a wild body shot. A low kick from Haldi is predictable there and Goat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Goat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haldi. Haldi looks for the body kick but Goat saw that one coming. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goat.
Haldi looks for the body kick but Goat saw that one coming. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haldi!
That kick from Haldi tenderised Goat's leg. Goat is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Goat both land. Nice combination. Haldi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goat swings for the body but Haldi moves out of range.
Haldi throws a solid leg kick but Goat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haldi. Goat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Haldi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Haldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goat.
Goat blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haldi looks to land a left hand but Goat moved out of range nicely. Haldi throws a leg kick and Goat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Haldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haldi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Haldi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab lands there for Goat. Haldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Haldi thows a body kick. Goat tries to catch it but that hurt him. Goat throws out a powerful jab. Haldi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A lazy body kick from Haldi and Goat counters with a good low kick that Haldi was not able to check. Goat closes the distance and clinches up with Haldi, looking for a takedown. Goat pushes Haldi against the cage but Haldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haldi lands a high kick!
Goat slips a jab from Haldi.
And that's the end of the fight! Efriam Haldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Haldi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Efriam Haldi! Efriam Haldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krueger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Freddy's Coming For You. Jefferson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Force Your Way. Freddy Krueger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Jefferson's chin.
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217 lbs
22 - 20 - 1 |
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209 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Jefferson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krueger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Krueger throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it. Jefferson on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nice body kick there by Krueger. Jefferson looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Krueger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jefferson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Krueger gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jefferson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Krueger! A relieved looking Freddy Krueger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Delphine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spock comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones- 2000 Light Years. Delphine has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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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
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Delphine! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spock scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Spock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Spock throws a looping overhand right but Delphine ducks down to avoid it. Spock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delphine was well out of range. Poor timing from Spock. Spock drops Delphine with a beautiful combination! Delphine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spock is looking for the KO!
Delphine is rocked!
It looks like Danny Delphine has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Spock has cracked Delphine with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Spock lands another huge swinging hook and Delphine tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Delphine, before Spock can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mister Spock! Mister Spock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CRAZY COW Co. 159 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxence Laurentian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusivirta has chosen Moonsorrow - Huuto as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tarmo Uusivirta 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxence Laurentian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laurentian has managed to clinch.
Uusivirta misses with a punch on the inside.
Laurentian misses with a body punch.
Laurentian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Uusivirta lands a shoulder strike. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Laurentian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uusivirta backwards. Laurentian misses with some punches.
Laurentian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut. Laurentian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laurentian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurentian throws a head punch that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Uusivirta throws a head punch that misses. Laurentian swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it. Laurentian misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Laurentian. Uusivirta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laurentian lands a nice uppercut. Laurentian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Uusivirta.
A short left from Uusivirta. Laurentian wants to get back to striking at distance but Uusivirta won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laurentian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laurentian misses with a body punch.
Uusivirta tries a body shot but Laurentian blocks it.
Uusivirta throws a punch but it's blocked by Laurentian. Uusivirta tries to work over Laurentian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Uusivirta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laurentian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uusivirta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laurentian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uusivirta slows down the pace here.
Laurentian lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uusivirta. Laurentian scores with a shoulder strike. Laurentian tries to work over Uusivirta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Uusivirta stalling in the clinch but Laurentian improves position. Laurentian misses with a punch to the body.
Laurentian blocks an uppercut.
Uusivirta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laurentian misses with some punches.
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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Uusivirta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Uusivirta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laurentian throws a head punch that misses. Uusivirta struggles to land a body shot inside as Laurentian controls his hands.
Laurentian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Uusivirta misses with a punch to the body.
Uusivirta misses with a body punch.
Uusivirta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uusivirta stalling in the clinch but Laurentian improves position. Uusivirta misses with a body punch.
Laurentian struggles to land a body shot inside as Uusivirta controls his hands.
Uusivirta tries to work over Laurentian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laurentian has a couple of punches blocked by Uusivirta.
Laurentian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Uusivirta looks winded! Uusivirta wants to get back to striking at distance but Laurentian won't allow it.
Laurentian lands with a short shot to the head. Laurentian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Uusivirta takes a shot to the head. Uusivirta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laurentian digs a right hand into Uusivirta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uusivirta's gas tank. Laurentian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uusivirta backwards. Laurentian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick misses from Laurentian. Uusivirta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laurentian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uusivirta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laurentian scores with the left hand. Uusivirta knows he should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laurentian moves into the clinch. Laurentian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laurentian misses with a short punch on the inside. Uusivirta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A left hand lands to the body for Laurentian.
Laurentian lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laurentian. Laurentian works on Uusivirta's body with a couple of short punches. A body shot lands from Laurentian.
Laurentian presses Uusivirta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Laurentian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Uusivirta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A combination from Laurentian does no damage. Laurentian swinging wildly here.
Laurentian stalks Uusivirta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uusivirta's face. Uusivirta staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Tarmo Uusivirta's cut even more. No luck with that takedown attempt from Laurentian. Laurentian digs a good body shot into Uusivirta's ribs. Laurentian lands a jab-cross combination. Laurentian throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Laurentian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laurentian scores with a push kick. Laurentian scores with a head kick. Uusivirta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laurentian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Laurentian thumps Uusivirta with a low kick. Laurentian lands with a cross.
The cut above Tarmo Uusivirta's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nice cross by Laurentian. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxence Laurentian dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laurentian moves into the clinch. Laurentian tries to work over Uusivirta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laurentian lands a left hand.
Laurentian swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it. Laurentian swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it. Uusivirta misses with some punches.
Uusivirta tries to work over Laurentian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Uusivirta misses with a short punch on the inside. Laurentian struggles to land a body shot inside as Uusivirta controls his hands.
Laurentian blocks an uppercut.
Laurentian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Laurentian scores with a hook. Uusivirta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laurentian throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Uusivirta crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maxence Laurentian! After winning the bout, Maxence Laurentian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Saint Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Grand Magus - Hammer of the North. Saint Roc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock superstar. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pierre Saint Roc! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Saint Roc looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saint Roc doesn't seem phased though. Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. Saint Roc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Saint Roc misses with a body kick. Peter Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint Roc circles away quickly and effectively. Smith throws the kick towards the body but Saint Roc avoids it. Saint Roc slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight right. Saint Roc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Saint Roc throws a nice outside leg kick. Smith tries to land a front kick but Saint Roc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Roc misses with a low kick.
Saint Roc scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Saint Roc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Smith works over Saint Roc's head and body with a nice combination. Saint Roc just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith misses with a body kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Saint Roc does a little dance to reset his feet. Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Saint Roc manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Peter Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith tries to land a front kick but Saint Roc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Saint Roc slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Smith misses with a wild body shot. Smith works over Saint Roc's head and body with a nice combination. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint Roc. Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Roc is just out of range. Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow. Smith throws a leg kick but Saint Roc sees it coming and checks it nicely. Saint Roc connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back. Saint Roc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Saint Roc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith misses with a low kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint Roc.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
Saint Roc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left. Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saint Roc manages to avoid it. Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A slow jab from Saint Roc misses its intended target. Saint Roc misses the shot to the body. Smith misses the shot to the body. Saint Roc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it. Saint Roc lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch. Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Saint Roc. Saint Roc blocks the body kick.
Smith thuds his right hand into Saint Roc's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Saint Roc.
Saint Roc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saint Roc there as he acknowledges the shot. Saint Roc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saint Roc ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Saint Roc defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. Smith is looking to score with low kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smith dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith tests Saint Roc's chin there with a solid looking shot. Smith slips under a jab. Saint Roc misses with a leg kick. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Roc's shoulder, as Saint Roc tries to avoid the shot. Saint Roc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saint Roc. That did some damage! Saint Roc throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Smith tests Saint Roc's chin there with a solid looking shot. Saint Roc staying out of range there. Smith throws a right hand that Saint Roc ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Roc also avoids with ease. A shot to the body from Smith misses and Saint Roc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Saint Roc blocks the low kick. Peter Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint Roc checks it well. Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! A right-left combo lands from Saint Roc. Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Smith looks to land a combination but Saint Roc avoids it well. Saint Roc lands a jab to the head.
Saint Roc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Roc makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Saint Roc avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smith throws a head kick that misses and Saint Roc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily. Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint Roc. Smith missing with a left hand there. Saint Roc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Saint Roc counters with a slapping leg kick. Smith misses with a hook. Saint Roc ducked under it nicely. Smith tries to land a body kick and Saint Roc counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee. Saint Roc lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Saint Roc fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Saint Roc persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Saint Roc not doing much here.
Saint Roc wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saint Roc is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint Roc to get the leverage. Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saint Roc trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Saint Roc is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint Roc to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Saint Roc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. Smith is looking to escape. Saint Roc tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. Saint Roc works his way into side control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saint Roc sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Saint Roc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Saint Roc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A lazy body kick from Smith and Saint Roc counters with a stiff right hand. Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Saint Roc counters with a nice body shot. Smith digs a good body shot into Saint Roc's ribs. The fighters circling - Saint Roc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Smith thumps Saint Roc with a low kick. Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two. Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Roc. Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith. Saint Roc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a head kick that Saint Roc semi-blocks.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saint Roc to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Saint Roc swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Roc's shoulder, as Saint Roc tries to avoid the shot. Jab by Smith. Saint Roc lands with a good body shot. Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Saint Roc. A punch combination from Smith misses. Saint Roc delivers a nice body kick. Saint Roc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Saint Roc scores with a kick to the midsection. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Saint Roc punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc lands with a good body shot. A shot to the liver by Saint Roc. Beautiful body shot. A solid leg kick lands there for Saint Roc.
Saint Roc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint Roc counters with a right hand to the body. Saint Roc scores with a hook. Saint Roc punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch. Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Roc.
Saint Roc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Saint Roc has managed to clinch.
Saint Roc successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Smith postures up.
Saint Roc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Saint Roc trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Saint Roc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Smith keeping moving, preventing Saint Roc from controlling successfully. Smith wants to stand up but Saint Roc is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Saint Roc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pierre Saint Roc hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Nice uppercut there from Saint Roc. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Saint Roc blocks a low kick nicely. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Saint Roc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Saint Roc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Saint Roc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Saint Roc! A victorious Pierre Saint Roc 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Konrad Kurze enters the cage!
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurze throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurze moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab lands there for Kurze. Chavez misses with a low kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Kurze misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kurze's knee momentarily. Chavez thumps Kurze with a low kick. Chavez drives through and clinches with Kurze against the cage.
Chavez landing knees to the head.
Kurze avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez prevents a body shot from Kurze. Kurze being controlled against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chavez tries a knee to the head but Kurze blocks it.
Kurze on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurze throws a head punch that misses. Kurze fails to pull guard.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside. Kurze jumps into guard, dragging Chavez to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kurze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kurze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position. Kurze is pulling down on Chavez's head. It's preventing any offense from Chavez, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Miguel Chavez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kurze scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavez throws a right and a left that Kurze avoids nicely. Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurze. Kurze changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chavez moves out of range as Kurze strikes. Kurze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavez doesn't seem bothered though. Kurze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away. A lazy body kick from Chavez and Kurze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kurze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Kurze. Chavez misses with a body kick. Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kurze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurze is able to avoid easily. Chavez misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kurze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez clinches up with Kurze and pushes him back against the cage. Kurze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Chavez missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurze.
Kurze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kurze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land. Chavez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurze misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurze.
Chavez lands an elbow inside that Kurze shrugs off. Chavez drops Kurze with a big knee straight up the middle! Kurze is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kurze is rocked!
It looks like Konrad Kurze has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurze is still on wobbly legs! Can Chavez finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kurze blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Chavez! Kurze is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Chavez! Miguel Chavez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman comes to the cage accompanied by Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On. Joensen has chosen Gasolina as his entrance music. Eric Cartman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johann Joensen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cartman digs a good body shot into Joensen's ribs. Joensen throws a body punch but Cartman moves out of range. Cartman looks to land a left hand but Joensen moved out of range nicely. A good leg kick by Joensen. Joensen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cartman counters with a nice uppercut. Cartman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cartman lands with a nice body punch. Joensen looks to land a body kick but Cartman moved away. Joensen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cartman missing with a left hand there. Joensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Good exchange - Cartman coming out on top. Joensen tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Joensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Johann Joensen has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joensen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Joensen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cartman. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joensen checks a leg kick. Joensen misses with a body kick. Joensen misses with a head kick.
A big left from Cartman misses. Nice straight punches there by Joensen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joensen. Cartman takes a swing at Joensen's ribcage but misses. Joensen throws a body punch but Cartman moves out of range. Joensen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Cartman moves forwards but Joensen connects with a nice, crisp jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Joensen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joensen throws a leg kick which misses Cartman's front leg but catches the back leg as Cartman tries to avoid it. Nice takedown defense from Cartman. No joy for Joensen on that attempt. Joensen loads up on a big right hand but Cartman slips the punch. Cartman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Cartman lands a nice looking body shot.
Cartman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Joensen drops his hands momentarily and Cartman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Joensen jabbing away but nothing is landing. Joensen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartman is able to avoid easily. Cartman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Joensen cracks the inside of Cartman's front leg. Cartman scores with a jab. Joensen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Cartman. A combination from Cartman does no damage. Cartman blocks a leg kick. Cartman throws a poor cross that misses
and Joensen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Joensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Joensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joensen feints and then cracks Cartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartman down. Horrible takedown by Cartman or perhaps it was just good defense by Joensen which made him look bad. Joensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cartman. Cartman misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Joensen misses the target. Cartman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joensen connects with the punch. Joensen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Joensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cartman clobbers Joensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Joensen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joensen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartman is rocked! Joensen scores with a body shot.
Oh Cartman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cartman is breathing heavily. Joensen moves in close and cracks Cartman with a massive right hand! Cartman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Joensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johann Joensen! Johann Joensen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between MixMaster Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Me comes to the cage accompanied by Digital Animal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MixMaster Me! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Me takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Gonzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Me.
Me stuffs the takedown. Gonzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Me lands with a nice body punch. Me misses with a head kick.
Me moves in looking to clinch but Gonzo pushes him off. Gonzo throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gonzo swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Me to counter with a crisp jab. Gonzo 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! Me has closed the distance and engaged Gonzo in a clinch.
Come on Me - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Me working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Me is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Gonzo jumps guard but Me stands there with Gonzo around his waist. Gonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MixMaster Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Gonzo. Gonzo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Me to keep the fight standing. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gonzo jumps guard but Me stands there with Gonzo around his waist. Gonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Me doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Me effectively controlling the action here. Gonzo is trying to pull guard but Me turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Gonzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Me just stands there and leans against the cage. Gonzo jumps guard but Me stands there with Gonzo around his waist. Gonzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzo is trying to pull guard but Me has him pressed against the cage. Gonzo blocking some punches.
Gonzo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Me. Me breaks from the clinch.
Gonzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Me as Gonzo shoots in. The fight stays on the outside here - Me looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dr Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Me misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MixMaster Me is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Me throws a quick inside leg kick. Gonzo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzo swings widly with a right hand
and Me counters with a nice body shot. A low kick from Gonzo misses and Me counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Me misses with a wild body shot. Me slips under a jab. Gonzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gonzo misses with a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Gonzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Me slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonzo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Me takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A jab from Me misses. Gonzo digs a good body shot into Me's ribs. Gonzo misses with a body shot
and Me counters with a good low kick that Gonzo was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A low kick from Gonzo misses and Me counters with a nice body shot. Gonzo misses with a low kick as Me jumps back. Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzo walks into a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. Me does a little dance to reset his feet. Me jabbing away but nothing is landing. Me throws a right hand that Gonzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzo also avoids with ease. Me uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzo has time to react. Me swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzo counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Me with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gonzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Me sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Me throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MixMaster Me dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Me fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzo manages to avoid it. Gonzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Me's half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gonzo stops Me from getting back to his feet.
Gonzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Me is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gonzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Me sees it coming and defends easily. Gonzo trying to pass the guard but Me defending well. Me is trying to stand back up but Gonzo is controlling him
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. Gonzo slows the pace down in half guard. Gonzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Me knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Gonzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Gonzo throwing shots but Me is blocking nicely. Gonzo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Me to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Me keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully. Gonzo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dr Gonzo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Gonzo blocks a head kick by Me.
Gonzo misses with a jab to the body
and Me counters with a stiff right hand. Gonzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Me.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Me fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzo manages to avoid it. Gonzo digs a good hook to Me's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzo is defended easily by Me. Gonzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Me is trying to defend but Gonzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Gonzo throwing shots but Me is blocking nicely. Gonzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Me is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Gonzo trying to pass the guard but Me defending well. Me is looking to escape. Me is not content to let Gonzo control the position. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dr Gonzo wasn't active enough on the ground. Gonzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Me throws a shot to the body.
Me gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzo. Me lands a jab to the head.
Gonzo looks to land a combination but Me avoids it well. A momentary lapse in concentration from Me enables Gonzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Me manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Me keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully. Gonzo stops Me from standing up. Gonzo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Me can't keep his opponent in guard - Gonzo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Gonzo wants to advance to full mount but Me doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Gonzo with a flurry of punches that miss. Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Me keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully. Gonzo stays in close to Me's body and controls the position. Gonzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gonzo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzo wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving. Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gonzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gonzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gonzo avoids the head kick by Me.
Gonzo misses with a hook
and Me cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Gonzo. Gonzo taking a break here but Me is having none of it and regains half guard. Gonzo stalling away here and it's allowed Me to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Me might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! Dr Gonzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Gonzo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Puska might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Nazarethyan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Puska! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazarethyan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Nazarethyan throws a big shot that misses. Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
Puska lands with a good body shot. Nazarethyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nazarethyan wants to clinch up but Puska keeps it at a distance. Puska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nazarethyan backs up against the cage.
Nazarethyan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Puska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan swings for the body but Puska moves out of range.
Puska throws a shot from downtown. Nazarethyan moves away and avoids it. 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! Puska throws a right and a left that both miss. Puska throws a looping overhand right but Nazarethyan ducks down to avoid it. Nazarethyan walks into a left hand. A big right from Puska misses. Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Puska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Puska takes a swing at Nazarethyan's ribcage but misses. Nazarethyan moves out of range of the body kick from Puska.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A hook to the body from Puska.
Puska stalling in the clinch but Nazarethyan improves position. Puska lands a shoulder strike. Puska prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Puska up against the cage. Nazarethyan is trying to stall.
Puska tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing Puska back against the cage. Puska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Puska has clasped his hands together around Nazarethyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Nazarethyan prevents Puska from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Puska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. You can see the frustration on Nazarethyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Nazarethyan is looking to regain half guard here but Puska keeps moving and retains side control. Puska looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Puska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nazarethyan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nazarethyan prevents Puska from improving position. Nazarethyan trying to remain calm as Puska controls from the top position. Puska looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Puska tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nazarethyan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puska goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nazarethyan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Puska but great work by Nazarethyan. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Puska is looking to reverse the position. Puska struggling a bit here. Puska is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nazarethyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puska keeps working. Puska tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that round. That's time! Puska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Puska. Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes. Puska misses with a wild body shot. Puska comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Nazarethyan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarethyan slips a straight right by Puska. Puska slips a jab from Nazarethyan. Puska scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarethyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puska. Puska closes the distance and clinches. Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head. Nazarethyan is defending well against a takedown attempt. Nice body punch from Nazarethyan - that landed with a thud.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nazarethyan is working Puska over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nazarethyan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puska as Nazarethyan tries to tie him up. Puska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Puska is working for takedown but Nazarethyan is calmly controlling the position for now. Puska misses with a short punch on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Puska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazarethyan stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Suren Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puska manages to avoid it. Puska moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan tries to move into range but Puska moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nazarethyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puska gets a clinch. Nazarethyan is trying to stall.
Puska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puska - that landed with a thud.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Puska is working Nazarethyan over against the cage. Puska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nazarethyan is struggling to control the position. Puska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puska lands on the inside with an uppercut. Puska taking a breather. Nazarethyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Puska works on Nazarethyan's body with a couple of short punches. Puska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards. Nazarethyan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Puska.
Puska lands with a right to the head. Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Nazarethyan blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Puska can't find room to land a body shot as Nazarethyan controls the action.
Nazarethyan wants to stall.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage.
Puska blocking some punches.
Puska blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puska blocks an uppercut.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch to the body.
Puska blocks an uppercut.
Mike Puska has scored more points in the clinch so far. Nazarethyan trying to stall but Puska improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan slowing the pace effectively. A bit of stalling here from Puska.
Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
Puska breaks from the clinch.
Puska feints and then cracks Nazarethyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarethyan down. Nazarethyan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puska paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Puska throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nice defenses there by Nazarethyan. Puska cracks Nazarethyan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Puska closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nazarethyan lands with a left to the head. Nazarethyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puska's elbow. A short body shot lands from Puska as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Puska lands with a short head shot on the inside. Puska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head. Nazarethyan misses with a body punch.
Puska is leaning against Nazarethyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nazarethyan blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Puska dominated that second round. That's time! Puska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nazarethyan dodges the punch combination from Puska.
Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Puska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Puska scores with a jab to the jaw. Nazarethyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puska manages to avoid it. Puska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nazarethyan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nazarethyan wants to clinch up but Puska keeps it at a distance. Nazarethyan wants to clinch. Nazarethyan instigates a clinch. Nazarethyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puska. Puska lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short left from Puska. Nazarethyan taking a breather. A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazarethyan. Puska struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nazarethyan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Puska blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan. Puska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A big left from Nazarethyan misses. Puska with a lazy takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Nazarethyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nazarethyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puska moves away. Puska throws a quick inside leg kick. Puska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nazarethyan pinned against the cage. Nazarethyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Puska is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puska staying out of range there. Mike Puska is winning the standup battle so far. Puska thows a body shot but no joy. Nazarethyan loads up on a big right hand but Puska slips the punch. Puska lands a nice looking body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Puska gets a clinch. Puska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Puska pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Nazarethyan misses with some punches.
Puska lands with a light punch inside. Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Puska controls his hands.
Puska lands a nice uppercut. Nazarethyan looking to slow down the pace here. Puska lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch. Puska wants to stall.
Puska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nazarethyan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land. Nazarethyan gets through Puska's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nazarethyan tries a body shot but Puska blocks it.
Puska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puska struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Puska tries to work over Nazarethyan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Puska pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Puska is trying to pull guard but Nazarethyan has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Puska. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nazarethyan lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short body shot lands from Nazarethyan as the two fighters clinch.
Nazarethyan blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from Puska. Nazarethyan trying to stall but Puska improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan is looking to control Puska's arms but Puska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nazarethyan has his back to the cage. Nazarethyan is pressed up against the cage. Puska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazarethyan down to the mat. Nazarethyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Puska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nazarethyan scores with a leg kick.
Puska lands an overhand right. Nazarethyan scores with a head kick. Puska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut. Nazarethyan throws a hook but Puska blocks it. Puska throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nazarethyan's waist but Nazarethyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puska off to one side. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Puska is looking to score with low kicks. Puska blocks a jab. Nazarethyan jabs Puska to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Suren Nazarethyan just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nazarethyan cracks Puska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Puska is just out of range. Nazarethyan throws a nice looking combination but Puska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A telegraphed right hand from Puska misses the target. Nazarethyan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nazarethyan wants it to stay on the feet. Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body. Puska avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Puska checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puska scores with a three punch combo!
Puska lands with a cross. Puska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan moves out of range of the body kick from Puska.
Puska throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range. Nazarethyan throws a hook but Puska blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Puska misses. Nazarethyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. No joy there for Nazarethyan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puska misses with a body shot.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Puska. Nazarethyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazarethyan walks into a stiff left hand from Puska. Puska thows a body shot but no joy. Suren Nazarethyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Puska connects with an inside leg kick. Nazarethyan lands a glancing blow to the side of Puska's head. Nazarethyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Puska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Puska avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puska connects with the punch. Nazarethyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Puska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Puska moves out of range. Puska lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nazarethyan closes the distance but Puska moves to the side and Puska counters with a solid body kick. Nazarethyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Puska connects with a body shot that sends Nazarethyan's belly button to the back. Puska swings for the body but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
Puska misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puska, as that shot connected.
Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body. Nazarethyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Puska just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan tries to clinch but Puska is having none of it. Puska swinging wildly here.
Nazarethyan gets a clinch. Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Puska gets an underhook and turns Nazarethyan into the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puska just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nazarethyan's brow. Puska lands on the inside with an uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Puska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head. Nazarethyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Puska has a couple of punches blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan lands a nice uppercut. Puska lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puska. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body punch from Puska. A right hand to the body from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Puska misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Puska has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nazarethyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Puska misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Puska avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Puska will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Puska moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puska's sensitive parts. Nazarethyan misses the shot to the body. Puska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarethyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Puska scores with a spinning back kick! Nazarethyan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big right from Nazarethyan misses. Puska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nazarethyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puska to score with a decent uppercut. Nazarethyan looks to land a right hand but Puska moved out of range. Nazarethyan throws a nice looking combination but Puska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A looping hook to the body misses from Puska. Nazarethyan does a little dance to reset his feet. Puska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nazarethyan. Puska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nazarethyan momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Puska misses the shot to the body. Nazarethyan with a nice cross. Puska rushes Nazarethyan and presses him up against the cage. Nazarethyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
Puska taking a breather. Puska misses with some punches.
Nazarethyan scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nazarethyan trying to control the position but instead, Puska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nazarethyan into the cage. Puska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Puska controls his hands.
Nazarethyan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Puska as the two fighters clinch.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Puska scores with an uppercut up the middle. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Puska as Nazarethyan tries to tie him up. A bit of stalling here from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazarethyan lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nazarethyan scores with a hook to the body. Puska wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazarethyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Puska.
Puska misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nazarethyan fails to land. Nazarethyan can't find room to land a body shot as Puska controls the action.
Puska pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Puska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nazarethyan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Puska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Puska misses its intended target. Nazarethyan takes a body punch but keeps moving. Puska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nazarethyan thuds a left hand into Puska's body. Puska lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazarethyan's head. Nazarethyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puska finds it's way round the side to connect with Nazarethyan's head. Puska avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but Puska moves out of range easily. Nazarethyan takes the fight into the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Puska.
Puska blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Nazarethyan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazarethyan stalls. Nazarethyan lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Puska blocks an uppercut.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puska blocking some punches.
Puska scores with a shoulder strike. Nazarethyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puska backwards. Puska misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Puska prevents a body shot from Nazarethyan. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A short right from Puska. Nazarethyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazarethyan. Nazarethyan digs a right hand into Puska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puska's gas tank. Puska misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Suren Nazarethyan. Well Puska 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Puska! Mike Puska is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, an emotional Mike Puska said 'It's been a looong looong time for nigga to eat! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. McKenzie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Man From Atlantis. On his way into the cage it seems that Mitchell Stehling has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mitchell Stehling seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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261 lbs
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241 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McKenzie throws a low kick but Stehling avoids it. Stehling throws a head kick that misses. McKenzie misses with a low kick. Stehling throws a jab when McKenzie was well out of range. Stehling lands a jab. McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stehling throws a head kick that misses. Stehling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenzie moves away. McKenzie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKenzie misses with a straight right. McKenzie lands a jab to the nose. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by McKenzie. McKenzie avoids the body shot from Stehling.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Stehling swings and misses with a shot to the body and McKenzie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. McKenzie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. McKenzie throws the kick towards the body but Stehling avoids it. Stehling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenzie. Stehling misses with a wild body shot. A good leg kick by Stehling. McKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Stehling cracks McKenzie with a right hand to the side of the head. McKenzie with a jab. McKenzie scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stehling. That's going to slow McKenzie down. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stehling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Good exchange - McKenzie coming out on top. Stehling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working. McKenzie parries the strikes from Stehling easily there. Stehling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McKenzie to escape.
McKenzie parries the strikes from Stehling easily there. Stehling is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McKenzie to escape.
Stehling is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stehling scoring with punches from side control. McKenzie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stehling is controlling him well. Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stehling grinds an elbow into McKenzie's temple. McKenzie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McKenzie can't do much from the bottom here. Stehling is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stehling cracks McKenzie with a big elbow.
That has opened up Namor McKenzie's cut even more. Stehling trying to control the position but McKenzie is working away. Stehling looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKenzie is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Stehling sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McKenzie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McKenzie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stehling. McKenzie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Stehling tries to advance to mount but McKenzie denies him. Stehling wants to control but McKenzie is keeping him busy. Stehling tries to advance to mount but McKenzie denies him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stehling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stehling working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKenzie keeps working. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round. The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stehling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKenzie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McKenzie scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Stehling. A solid body kick from McKenzie. Stehling rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards. Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, McKenzie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stehling's brow. McKenzie lands a nice elbow. McKenzie misses with an elbow over the top. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling. McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie stalling the fight.
Stehling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie prevents a body shot from Stehling. McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
Stehling tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
McKenzie missing with knees to the body.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Stehling. McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, McKenzie throws an elbow but misses. Stehling is leaning against McKenzie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. McKenzie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stehling lands an uppercut.
The cut above Namor McKenzie's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Stehling working aggressively here.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage. Stehling is working for takedown but McKenzie is calmly controlling the position for now. Stehling is trying to drag McKenzie to the mat but McKenzie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McKenzie prevents a body shot from Stehling.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stehling misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McKenzie tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. McKenzie blocks an uppercut.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but McKenzie avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage. Stehling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stehling lands with a right to the head. Stehling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Stehling. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Stehling misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stehling. Stehling gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. McKenzie is staying active underneath Stehling, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Stehling controlling the action here. Stehling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Stehling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKenzie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McKenzie is looking for a sweep. Stehling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stehling lands with a punch from half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. McKenzie controlling the position for now. Stehling thows a huge punch but McKenzie dodges it nicely.
Stehling wants to free his trapped foot but McKenzie is holding on for dear life with his legs. Stehling is working hard here to advance position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McKenzie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Namor McKenzie's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stehling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKenzie's head. Both fighters circling a little - McKenzie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Stehling lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKenzie's sensitive parts. Mitchell Stehling is winning the standup battle so far. A thudding body kick lands there by McKenzie!
Stehling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McKenzie takes a shot right to the bread basket. A jab from Stehling misses. Stehling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stehling throws a leg kick but McKenzie checks it. Stehling throws a low kick but McKenzie moves out of range easily. Stehling throws a head kick that half lands.
McKenzie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stehling blocks a head kick by McKenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stehling on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stehling moves into the clinch. Stehling blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
Stehling misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside. Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
McKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenzie controls his hands.
A short uppercut from McKenzie. Stehling blocks a body shot from McKenzie. Stehling being controlled against the cage. McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling managing to block the knees to the body from McKenzie.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McKenzie is leaning against Stehling and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch. McKenzie trying to land knees to the body.
Stehling prevents a body shot from McKenzie. McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stehling as McKenzie tries to tie him up. Namor McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McKenzie lands a shoulder strike. McKenzie throws a head punch that misses. McKenzie stalling in the clinch but Stehling improves position. McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stehling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenzie's elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Namor McKenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
McKenzie lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards. McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKenzie wants to stall.
McKenzie working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stehling. A battle for position here, against the cage. McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie. McKenzie takes a shot to the head.
Namor McKenzie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. McKenzie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stehling backwards. Stehling blocks an elbow strike from McKenzie.
McKenzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stehling's defenses.
It looks like Mitchell Stehling has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stehling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Stehling avoids a wild elbow strike from McKenzie.
And that's the end of the fight! Namor McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Stehling 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling! After winning the bout, Mitchell Stehling thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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