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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Yurinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurinov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Daniels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - Hate Me Now. Jack Daniels has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Yurinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurinov staying out of range there.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yurinov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yurinov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Yurinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels which made him look bad.
Yurinov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yurinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels swings for the body but Yurinov moves out of range.
Daniels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Daniels.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurinov is just out of range.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Daniels takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yurinov slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Yurinov moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Yurinov moves away from the strike by Daniels.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurinov scores with a nice strike.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Daniels, as that shot connected.
Yurinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yurinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yurinov wants to slow Daniels down by chopping away at his legs.
Yurinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Yurinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels swinging wildly here.
Yurinov scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yurinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniels checks a leg kick.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut there from Daniels.
Yurinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Yurinov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yurinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Daniels throws a sloppy body shot
and Yurinov counters with a straight right hand.
Yurinov slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yurinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Daniels blocks the leg kick.
Daniels connects with a nice looking jab.
Yurinov moves into the clinch.
Daniels wants to break free but Yurinov has control.
Yurinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yurinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Yurinov.
Yurinov stalling.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and Yurinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniels is rocked!
Daniels moves out of range of the strikes.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurinov finish him?
Yurinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body shot
and Yurinov counters with a huge right that knocks Daniels out cold! Yurinov is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Yurinov!
Boris Yurinov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Write (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Write has chosen Dark Knight metal theme as his entrance music. Jay Warner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Write!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Write closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warner to the mat! Warner manages to get full guard.
Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Write throws an elbow that misses. Warner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Write's guard. Nice move by Warner!
Warner throwing strikes from guard but Write blocks nicely.
Write throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Write trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Warner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Write's guard.
Write on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Warner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Write defends it well.
Warner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Write is not content to let Warner control the position.
Write moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Write keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Write is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warner trying to control but Write is working from the bottom.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Write has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Warner is looking to defend but Write has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Warner! Write pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Warner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tim Write!
After winning the bout, Tim Write 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - Flux. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cox moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cox.
Cox avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
Cox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGregor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cox's brow.
McGregor works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Cox's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Cox is keeping the position.
McGregor works over Cox with some ground and pound from guard.
McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Cox's legs - danger averted.
McGregor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGregor with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGregor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor throws a big elbow that misses.
Cox is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McGregor has his hands clasped together but Cox extends an breaks McGregor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eaton Cox!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth's entrance music is Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. A fine choice. Ray Fayth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campbell pinned against the cage. Campbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fayth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell darts in and clinches Fayth up against the cage.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fayth misses with a left hand
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fayth's knee momentarily.
Fayth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fayth throws a sloppy head kick
and Campbell counters with a leg kick.
Campbell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fayth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fayth with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fayth looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Fayth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fayth keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Campbell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell advances position into side control!
Fayth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Fayth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fayth is trying to improve his position.
Fayth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fayth is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fayth is working hard here to advance position.
Fayth tries to hold on but Campbell pushes him away.
Campbell looking to control but Fayth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Campbell is looking to stand but Campbell has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Fayth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Campbell is not going to allow Fayth to sit and survive in this position.
Campbell doesn't have the hooks in and Fayth manages to turn into his guard.
Fayth trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Fayth advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fayth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Campbell is looking to control Fayth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Fayth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fayth throws a lazy head kick
and Campbell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Campbell.
Campbell defending well as Fayth loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fayth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fayth somewhat.
Campbell throws a hook but Fayth blocks it.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Fayth.
Fayth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Fayth seems unphased.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Fayth.
Campbell blocks a head kick by Fayth.
Campbell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fayth.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell throws a sloppy head kick and Fayth moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a chopping leg kick but Fayth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fayth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fayth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fayth throws an elbow that misses. Campbell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fayth's guard. Nice move by Campbell!
Fayth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campbell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fayth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campbell is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell controlling the pace.
Fayth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fayth is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
Fayth tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Fayth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell is trying to control. Fayth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fayth wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fayth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Campbell stacks Fayth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Campbell!
Fayth tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.
Fayth gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fayth is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell tries to control but Fayth wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fayth throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fayth.
Fayth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fayth is in Campbell's guard.
Fayth looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fayth working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Fayth trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth has an active guard here but Campbell has managed to pass into half guard.
Fayth manages to get to full guard.
Fayth keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Fayth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth 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.
Campbell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fayth 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.
Fayth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Fayth working for submissions but it's allowed Campbell to get to half guard.
Fayth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Campbell uses his free foot to push down on Fayth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fayth.
Campbell looking to control but Fayth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ray Fayth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fayth is just holding on here. Campbell manages to take his back.
Fayth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth rolls, trying to escape but Campbell keeps control of the position.
Fayth turns into Campbell and is now in his guard.
Fayth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell wants to control the position but Fayth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fayth passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campbell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fayth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campbell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fayth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ray Fayth just wasn't active enough.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Fayth checks it.
Fayth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campbell swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fayth. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Fayth. Fayth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fayth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Campbell catches Fayth right on the button with a cross.
Fayth throws a sloppy head kick
and Campbell counters with a thumping low kick.
Fayth misses with a hook.
Fayth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack Campbell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Fayth misses
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fayth throws a poor cross that misses
and Campbell counters with a low kick, right behind Fayth 's knee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A big left from Fayth misses.
Fayth blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Fayth swats away the attempt to clinch by Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fayth avoids a kick to the body.
Fayth throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Fayth misses
and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fayth's knee momentarily.
Campbell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Campbell delivers a nice body kick.
Campbell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Campbell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
Campbell fakes the leg kick and cracks Fayth in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fayth tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Campbell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fayth if he has to take too many more of those.
Fayth throws a head kick but Campbell moves out of range.
Jack Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fayth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Fayth.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Fayth shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Fayth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
Ray Fayth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayth moves out of range of the body kick from Campbell.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fayth has a takedown stuffed.
Fayth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fayth throws a head kick that misses.
Fayth throws a head kick that misses
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Fayth moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Fayth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fayth showed some decent athleticism there.
Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Fayth with the ground and pound but Campbell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fayth prevents Campbell from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Campbell is pulling down on Fayth's head. It's preventing any offense from Fayth, at least for the moment.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Fayth tries to pass.
Fayth won't allow Campbell to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jack Campbell.
Fayth misses with a looping right.
Fayth misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Fayth.
Fayth shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fayth checks a low kick from Campbell.
Nice sprawl there from Campbell as Fayth shoots in.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Fayth.
Fayth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fayth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell won't allow Fayth to sweep him here.
Fayth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Fayth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fayth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Campbell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth moves into full guard.
Fayth is looking to sinch up a triangle. Campbell throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fayth's body to avoid the submission. Fayth has instead reached around Campbell's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fayth arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ray Fayth 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 Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier has chosen Rockstar-Chamillionaire as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zane Peltier enters the cage!
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156 lbs
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm misses with a two punch combination.
Grimm throws a lazy right hand but Peltier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peltier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimm.
Grimm throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimm's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peltier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Peltier cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peltier.
Grimm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peltier!
Grimm avoids the attempt from Peltier to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Grimm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peltier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peltier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimm controlling the action here.
Peltier punching from the bottom.
Grimm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is thwarting Peltier's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Auguste Grimm.
Peltier gets the takedown into side control.
Peltier landing strikes.
Peltier is working Grimm over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier is putting a hurting on Grimm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peltier in side control, throwing shots but Grimm defends.
Grimm is not content to let Peltier control the position.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grimm is trying to get back to half guard.
Peltier creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Grimm works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peltier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peltier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Peltier.
Peltier trying to mount his opponent but Grimm defends it.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peltier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimm defending well though.
Peltier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
Peltier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peltier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Peltier prevents Grimm from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peltier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grimm throws a leg kick
and Peltier counters with a single leg into guard. Grimm didn't expect that.
Grimm pulls Peltier in to control the position.
Peltier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peltier throws an elbow that misses. Grimm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peltier's guard. Nice move by Grimm!
Peltier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peltier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltier is working for a kimura here but Grimm manages to reverse the position and he's now in Peltier's guard.
Grimm throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm looking to pass the guard.
Peltier has control of Grimm's left arm, preventing Grimm from doing any damage.
Peltier is trying to hold Grimm in close to prevent damage but Grimm has managed to pass into half guard.
Peltier is not content to let Grimm control the position.
Grimm seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking to take a break and control but Peltier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zane Peltier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimm trying to pass the guard but Peltier defending well.
Peltier wants to get back to full guard.
Grimm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peltier's head.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Grimm not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grimm not doing much here.
Peltier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimm's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to break free.
Peltier is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grimm is defending well though. Peltier let's go of the attempt for now.
Peltier missing with strikes.
Grimm rolls, trying to escape but Peltier keeps control of the position.
Peltier landing with strikes.
Peltier somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Peltier not allowing Grimm to control his hands.
Well, with Peltier on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Grimm is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Grimm stays in close to Peltier's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Auguste Grimm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Peltier is looking to clinch.
Grimm missing with a left hand there. Peltier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peltier moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Peltier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grimm throws a lazy uppercut
and Peltier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grimm's guard.
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltier throws a big elbow that misses.
Peltier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimm's head.
Peltier is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Grimm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peltier manages to get himself to full guard.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm is looking to advance position but Peltier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltier pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Grimm?
It looks like Auguste Grimm has been cut.
Peltier looking to land elbow strikes but Grimm uses the position to regain half guard.
Peltier winds up and cracks Grimm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Peltier wants to free his trapped foot but Grimm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peltier thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
Peltier is looking to take a break and control but Grimm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peltier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peltier is working for a submission of some sort.
Grimm trying to control from the bottom.
Peltier tries to pass to full mount but Grimm defends it.
Grimm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peltier throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
Peltier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grimm is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zane Peltier!
In his post fight interview, Zane Peltier started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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29
175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biller.
Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Biller on that attempt.
Stevens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biller's head.
Biller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Biller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Biller jumps guard and drags Stevens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Biller.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevens.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Biller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biller working for submissions but it's allowed Stevens to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biller punching from the bottom.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens thows a huge punch but Biller dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stevens lands a nice short elbow.
Biller looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stevens pushes past his half guard into mount!
Biller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biller throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Biller hang on?
Biller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens with shots to the head and body - Biller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stevens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stevens raining down shots from the mount!
Biller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevens prevents Biller from getting the reversal.
Stevens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Biller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biller is working hard here to advance position.
Stevens tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stevens lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stevens landing strikes from the mount and Biller is in trouble!
Biller tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens blocks Biller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Stevens cracks Biller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stevens fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevens lands a big elbow.
Biller tries to reverse the position but Stevens maintains control.
Stevens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Biller is looking to escape.
Biller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Biller from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biller keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens is pushing down on Biller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biller is fighting to maintain full guard but Stevens has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Biller avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Biller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Biller's guard.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Biller's legs - danger averted.
Stevens distracts Biller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stevens has passed into half guard!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working over Biller with some ground and pound. Biller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
Biller tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Stevens wants to take a breather but Biller is having none of it.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stevens!
Biller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stevens tries to hold on but Biller postures up.
Biller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stevens turns into him and now he's in Biller's guard.
Stevens passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens lands strikes from half guard.
Biller wants to get back to full guard.
Biller looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stevens connects with a nice short shot to Biller's temple.
Biller wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Stevens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Biller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Biller actively working from the bottom here.
Stevens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Stevens.
Biller shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Biller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens motions for Biller to come forward. Stevens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biller with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Biller tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lands with an uppercut that bounces Biller off the cage and back into range.
Biller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Biller counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
Biller is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
Biller trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stevens manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stevens wants to control from the top but Biller keeps moving.
Stevens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dean Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biller has an active guard here but Stevens has managed to pass into half guard.
Biller is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stevens jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the position.
Biller is looking for a sweep.
Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biller to see if he's OK.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Biller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Stevens has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Biller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stevens trying to control the action but Biller is working from the bottom.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stevens controlling the action here.
Biller is trying to stand back up but Stevens is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Biller is trying to get back to full guard.
Stevens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dean Stevens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Biller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Biller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Sten Biller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens lands a glancing blow to the side of Biller's head.
Stevens scoring well with a low kick there.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biller momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevens lands a jab to Biller's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Stevens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stevens winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Tnt blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
197 lbs
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23
195 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baxter. That's going to slow Kruger down.
Baxter tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baxter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger's calf.
Baxter thumps Kruger with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Baxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruger doesn't seem phased though.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baxter. Kruger shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Baxter misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Kruger throws a wild hook but Baxter just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kruger gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Baxter raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Baxter!
Ryan Baxter is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Baxter thanked Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isamu Natsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eve 6 - Inside Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isamu Natsuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsuki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierce. That did some damage!
Pierce is looking to clinch but Natsuki is avoiding it.
Natsuki connects with the punch.
Natsuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Natsuki throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natsuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Natsuki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Natsuki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natsuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Natsuki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pierce throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Natsuki's waist but Natsuki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierce off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsuki tried to score with a low kick but Pierce checks it.
Natsuki misses with a low kick as Pierce jumps back.
A jab from Natsuki misses.
Natsuki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierce checks a leg kick.
Pierce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Natsuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Natsuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Natsuki blocks the body kick.
Natsuki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Natsuki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pierce is looking for a sweep.
Pierce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Natsuki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natsuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.
Natsuki trying to control from half guard but Pierce is working away.
Pierce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierce is looking to control Natsuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierce avoid being mounted?
Pierce is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Natsuki is staying active.
Pierce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki throwing shots but Pierce is blocking nicely.
Natsuki working over Pierce with some ground and pound. Pierce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Natsuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.
Pierce is trying to maintain the position but Natsuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Pierce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pierce wants to improve his position but Natsuki is controlling well.
Natsuki trying to control the pace.
Pierce is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki tries to pass to full mount but Pierce defends it.
Natsuki with the ground and pound but Pierce uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Natsuki postures up.
Natsuki looking to pass the guard.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Natsuki from controlling successfully.
Natsuki won't allow Pierce to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce controls Natsuki momentarily but Natsuki frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Natsuki cracks Pierce with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isamu Natsuki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Natsuki is looking to chop away at Pierce's legs.
Natsuki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Natsuki showed some decent athleticism there.
Pierce is looking to control Natsuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierce avoid being mounted?
Natsuki is keen to just control but Pierce is a slippery customer.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
Natsuki wants to free his trapped foot but Pierce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Natsuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Natsuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Natsuki's back!
Pierce lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Natsuki hold on?!
Natsuki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Natsuki holding both Pierce 's hands and preventing any damage.
Pierce has the hooks in. Natsuki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pierce lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Natsuki tries to escape but Pierce has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pierce lands a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce lands strikes to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is punishing Natsuki with some ground and pound.
Pierce has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierce keeps control of the position as Natsuki tries to break free.
Natsuki is working hard here to advance position.
Pierce not allowing Natsuki to control his hands.
Pierce wants to control but Natsuki is keeping busy.
Pierce throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pierce controlling from the back.
Pierce lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki is taking damage to the body and head.
Natsuki prevents Pierce from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natsuki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pierce's guard. Nice work there by Natsuki.
Natsuki throws a strike but Pierce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Natsuki trying to keep a closed guard but Pierce is proving a slippery customer.
Pierce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierce is working Natsuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Natsuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce works over Natsuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierce is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pierce postures up and lands a big shot to Natsuki's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natsuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Damon Pierce has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierce is in close to Natsuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Natsuki wants to control the position but Pierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pierce is taking a breather. Natsuki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsuki works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Natsuki throws a chopping leg kick but Pierce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pierce checks a leg kick nicely.
Natsuki misses with an uppercut. Pierce saw that one coming.
Natsuki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Natsuki lands a high kick!
It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.
Natsuki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pierce to the mat! Pierce manages to get full guard.
Pierce looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Natsuki has picked Pierce up and slammed him! Pierce can't keep hold of the triangle and Natsuki manages to pass to side control!
Pierce sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Natsuki jumps into side control!
Pierce sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Natsuki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pierce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Natsuki has control of the leg.
Natsuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.
Pierce is looking to control Natsuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierce avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsuki is trying to control the action in half guard but Pierce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Natsuki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pierce moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierce is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Natsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierce 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.
Natsuki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Natsuki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Natsuki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Natsuki postures up in Pierce's guard and throws a big left but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Natsuki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pierce.
Pierce tries to buck Natsuki off but Natsuki is having none of it.
Natsuki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pierce wants to control but Natsuki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Natsuki working the head with strikes.
Natsuki working the ground and pound but Pierce is defending the strikes.
Pierce tries to improve position but can't.
Natsuki in side control, throwing shots but Pierce defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierce is being controlled here.
Pierce struggling a bit here.
Pierce sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isamu Natsuki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Natsuki 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isamu Natsuki!
An intense looking Isamu Natsuki took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'First off to my man Don Afrika, Congrats on RCS 100 keep up the great work!! Now, Terrell I know we have been exchanging some harsh words leading up to this moment, so why stop now? You will never be able to swim with this shark!! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Gilmour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso's entrance music is Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gilmour's choice of entrance music: i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again. Jack Calypso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Gilmour's chin.
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32
300 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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269 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmour looks to land a left hand but Calypso moved out of range nicely.
Gilmour shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gilmour throws a leg kick that misses.
Calypso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Calypso misses with a leg kick.
Calypso walks into a left hand.
Gilmour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Calypso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmour avoids the body shot from Calypso.
Gilmour stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gilmour.
Gilmour ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calypso moves away.
Calypso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmour lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gilmour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilmour wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Calypso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmour will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmour takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
David Gilmour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Gilmour throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calypso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Calypso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmour.
Gilmour lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Calypso at a distance.
Gilmour throws a low kick but Calypso moves out of range easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Calypso. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Calypso shoots in for a double leg but Gilmour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilmour.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calypso defending well as Gilmour loads up on a big left hand.
Gilmour lands a jab to Calypso's midsection.
Calypso is breathing heavily.
Gilmour looks to land a right hand but Calypso moved out of range.
Calypso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gilmour. Gilmour obviously looking to wear him down.
Gilmour throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
David Gilmour seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmour lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmour cracks Calypso with a good jab.
Calypso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gilmour looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calypso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gilmour dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Calypso. That did some damage!
Gilmour throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gilmour looks to land a body kick but Calypso moved away.
Gilmour scores with a nice body kick.
Gilmour scores with the left hand. Calypso knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Gilmour.
Gilmour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gilmour walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calypso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gilmour misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gilmour moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Gilmour throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Calypso's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gilmour lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). David Gilmour!
A relieved looking David Gilmour 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yossi Avitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avitan comes to the cage accompanied by Tagidi Li Masheu. Spahn has chosen KoRn - Blind as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yossi Avitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik Spahn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn has a takedown stuffed.
Spahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avitan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rik Spahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spahn.
Nice defenses there by Spahn.
Spahn shoots in but no luck this time.
Yossi Avitan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
Spahn tries for a takedown but Avitan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Spahn. That snapped Avitan's head back.
Avitan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Avitan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avitan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spahn's head.
A big right from Spahn misses.
Avitan blocks a head kick by Spahn.
Avitan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avitan slaps away a takedown attempt from Spahn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn misses with a wild body shot.
Spahn fails with the takedown.
Spahn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avitan's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Avitan trying to control here.
Spahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avitan defending well though.
Avitan has his hands clasped together around Spahn's back. He's all about the action.
Spahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spahn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Avitan to regain full guard.
Spahn is looking to work some ground and pound but Avitan has wrist control.
Avitan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Avitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spahn.
Spahn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spahn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spahn distracts Avitan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spahn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Avitan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avitan looking to control but Spahn passes into half guard.
Avitan taking some punishment here, with Spahn in his half guard.
Spahn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spahn thows a huge punch but Avitan dodges it nicely.
Spahn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Avitan's thigh. Avitan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spahn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spahn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avitan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avitan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spahn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spahn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spahn stands up over Avitan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avitan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spahn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avitan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spahn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spahn trying to control but Avitan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik Spahn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spahn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Rik Spahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spahn throwing strikes from guard but Avitan blocks nicely.
Spahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spahn landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spahn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spahn is working Avitan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spahn advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Spahn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spahn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spahn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Avitan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spahn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spahn working the ground and pound from side control.
Avitan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spahn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spahn is looking to take a break and control but Avitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avitan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spahn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn misses with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spahn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spahn is putting a hurting on Avitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spahn lands a few punches from side control.
Spahn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spahn cracks Avitan with a big elbow.
Avitan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spahn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Avitan down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Avitan down.
Spahn wants to control but Avitan is keeping him busy.
Spahn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Avitan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spahn in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Avitan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Spahn turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
Rik Spahn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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