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Galaxy 82: Satsugai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Suhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suhonen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lentävä Kalakukko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Severi Suhonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronaldo Nazario's chin.
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192 lbs
9 - 15 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Severi Suhonen! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Suhonen misses the jab. Suhonen scores with a jab. Suhonen lands with a good body shot. Suhonen looks to land a body kick but Nazario moved away. Nazario avoids the head kick by Suhonen.
Severi Suhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Suhonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Suhonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazario was well out of range. Poor timing from Suhonen. Suhonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazario. Suhonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazario should have avoided that one. Suhonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Suhonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Suhonen misses with a head kick.
Suhonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Suhonen throws a looping overhand right but Nazario ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suhonen moves into range and connects with a jab. Suhonen digs a good body shot into Nazario's ribs. Nice uppercut there from Suhonen. Jab, jab by Suhonen - just one landing.
It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut. Suhonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Suhonen throws a right hand that Nazario ducks under and follows up with a left that Nazario also avoids with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Suhonen. Suhonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nazario under the eye. Decent striking displayed by Suhonen there. Suhonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suhonen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nazario had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suhonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Suhonen lands a head kick!
Suhonen misses with a body shot.
Nazario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Suhonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazario manages to avoid it. Suhonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nazario blocks a head kick by Suhonen.
A head kick misses from Suhonen. A punch lands to the side of Nazario 's head but he takes it in his stride. Suhonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nazario circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suhonen throws a head kick but Nazario moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Suhonen. Suhonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazario tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Suhonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Severi Suhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nazario misses with a takedown attempt and Suhonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Nazario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suhonen prevents it.
Suhonen is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Nazario. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suhonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Suhonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nazario's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nazario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Suhonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nazario dodges the punch combination from Suhonen.
Suhonen throws a wild body kick that Nazario sees coming a mile off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nazario looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Suhonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Suhonen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ronaldo Nazario's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suhonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Suhonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Suhonen throws a head kick that misses. Nazario fails to land the takedown. Suhonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Suhonen instigates a clinch. Suhonen manages to break the clinch.
Suhonen throws a sloppy head kick and Nazario moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Suhonen. Nazario does a little dance to reset his feet. Suhonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suhonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazario. Nazario checks a leg kick nicely. Suhonen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nazario's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazario scrambles back to his feet. Suhonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suhonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nazario is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suhonen. A head kick misses from Suhonen. Good exchange - Suhonen coming out on top. Suhonen scores with a jab to the head.
Nazario is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suhonen throws a body punch but Nazario moves out of range. Nazario keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suhonen. Suhonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oh Nazario is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suhonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazario counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazario. Suhonen has a closed guard, preventing Nazario from standing up. Nazario seems to have got his legs back now. Suhonen wants to sweep here but Nazario controlling him for the moment. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nazario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Nazario won't allow Suhonen to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suhonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nazario. Suhonen keeping moving, preventing Nazario from controlling successfully. Nazario drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suhonen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suhonen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suhonen! Suhonen trying to control the position but Nazario is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nazario is trying to control Suhonen's posture but Suhonen avoids it. Suhonen lands a nice forearm strike. Suhonen scoring with punches and elbows. Nazario sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Suhonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nazario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nazario looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Suhonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Suhonen is controlling the pace.
Nazario is looking to improve his position.
Suhonen moves nicely into side control. Suhonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nazario is trying to work for a sweep but Suhonen has mounted him! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Suhonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suhonen landing punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Suhonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ronaldo Nazario's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nazario takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazario wants to stay close but Suhonen steps back to make room for something. Nazario seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Suhonen and Nazario drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Severi Suhonen! Severi Suhonen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Higuita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higuita comes to the cage accompanied by Man with a harmonica. Gary White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 cm
24
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Higuita! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary White! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! White blocks the body kick.
Higuita moves away from the strike by White. A head kick misses from White. A swing and a miss from White. Higuita scores with a head kick.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White works Higuita's body with a nice hook. White thows a body shot but no joy. Higuita connects with an inside leg kick. White is looking to land body kicks. Higuita throws a body kick that misses. White slips a straight right by Higuita. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Higuita throws a shot to the body.
Higuita throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higuita was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
That's one minute gone in the round. Higuita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head. White throws a sloppy head kick and Higuita moves out of range easily. Higuita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Higuita. Higuita throws a body kick, spinning off balance and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Higuita fails to land with a series of punches.
Higuita misses with a low kick.
Higuita swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White throws a half hearted mid kick. White thows a body kick. Higuita tries to catch it but that hurt him. A low kick from Higuita is predictable there and White counters with a solid body kick. Higuita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A lazy body kick from White and Higuita counters with a nice body shot. White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! White misses with an uppercut
and Higuita counters with a good low kick that White was not able to check. White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Higuita avoids the body shot from White.
Higuita lands a high kick!
White checks a low kick from Higuita. Higuita lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts. White throws a wild body kick that Higuita sees coming a mile off. Higuita cracks White with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. White avoids the head kick by Higuita.
Higuita throws a sloppy head kick and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White takes a shot right to the bread basket. Higuita misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Higuita blocks a low kick nicely. White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Higuita. Elvis Higuita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice jab there from Higuita. Good leg kick by Higuita there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Higuita throws a head kick that misses and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. White avoids a punch combination nicely.
White lands a head kick!
It looks like Elvis Higuita has been cut. White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. 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! Higuita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White swings for the body but Higuita moves out of range.
White throws a head kick that Higuita semi-blocks.
Higuita is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Higuita throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily. Oh Higuita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! White drops Higuita with a big left hand! Higuita is injured, injured bad! White jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Belt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Techno Viking . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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256 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draven Lucas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Blue Belt! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Belt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belt lands in his opponent's guard. Belt is looking to stand up but Lucas won't let him. Belt trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom. Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Lucas pulls Belt in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. A looping hook to the body misses from Belt. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lucas throws a body kick that misses. Lucas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lucas jumps guard and drags Belt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Belt wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving. Belt tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucas is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lucas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lucas tries to control but Belt wriggling away. Lucas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Lucas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belt is looking to escape. Lucas won't let Belt get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Belt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Lucas wants to control the pace but Belt is squirming around nicely. Belt manages to regain half guard. Good work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Belt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Belt wants to improve his position but Lucas is controlling well.
Lucas wants to take a breather but Belt is having none of it. Lucas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Belt wants to get back to full guard. Lucas wants to control but Belt is keeping him busy. Belt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily. Belt wants to get back to full guard. Lucas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lucas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Lucas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Belt's head. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Belt moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Draven Lucas will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belt cracks a nice hook into Lucas's ribs. Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belt swivels and escapes. Belt looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Belt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Belt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lucas wants to stand but Belt is controlling the position. Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Belt trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Blue Belt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Belt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Belt trying to control the action but Lucas is working from the bottom. Lucas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Belt is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belt is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position. Belt wants to stand up but Lucas is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lucas is looking to improve his position.
Belt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Belt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Belt seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lucas is trying to maintain the position but Belt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Belt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucas's half guard. Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Belt slows the pace down in half guard. Belt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belt is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position. Still in half guard, Belt seems content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Belt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucas drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lucas keeping full guard, as Belt tries to pass. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Belt wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving. Belt postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blue Belt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Belt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Belt tries to move to mount but Lucas blocks the move with his legs. Lucas is not content to let Belt control the position. Belt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Lucas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Belt is trying to escape back to his feet but Lucas uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Belt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Belt being controlled for a moment. Belt struggling a bit here. Lucas trying to control the position but Belt is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belt is trying to improve his position. Belt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Belt struggling a bit here. Belt tries to improve position but can't. Belt tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Belt trying to control the position but Lucas manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lucas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Belt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Belt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lucas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Belt turns into Lucas and is now in his guard.
Belt throws a big right hand that misses. Belt preventing the sweep. Belt trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Belt stands up from Lucas's guard - Belt perhaps looking for a knockout. Belt looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lucas is looking for a sweep. Lucas regains half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Belt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though. Belt is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position. Belt prevents Lucas from improving his position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lucas is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Blue Belt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Belt 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Belt! Blue Belt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brute logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vajas Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaune Scally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vajas Tomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaune Scally! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Scally gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Tomas to counter with a crisp jab. Scally doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Tomas to counter with a crisp jab. Scally gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Tomas counters with a nice right hand that sends Scally toppling to the canvas! Scally scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tomas finish him?!
Scally is rocked!
It looks like Shaune Scally has been cut. Vajas Tomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaune Scally. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Scally has his takedown stuffed and Tomas scores with a counter punch that sends Scally to the canvas! Tomas smells blood - he's punishing Scally with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scally has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vajas Tomas! A victorious Vajas Tomas 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kaukalo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Anna rakas raju hetki. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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264 lbs
18 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pekka Kaukalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kaukalo misses with the combination.
Oxenfrei throws a big shot that misses. Kaukalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Oxenfrei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei looks to throw the jab but Kaukalo is out of range. Kaukalo avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei throws a combination that misses and Kaukalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oxenfrei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kaukalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kaukalo throws a hook to the side of Oxenfrei's head but Oxenfrei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kaukalo lands a slapping body shot.
Oxenfrei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oxenfrei misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Kaukalo. Oxenfrei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaukalo doesn't seem bothered though. Oxenfrei throws a hook to the side of Kaukalo's head but Kaukalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oxenfrei looks to land a combination but Kaukalo avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaukalo off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Pekka Kaukalo has been cut. Oxenfrei throws a nice looking combination but Kaukalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oxenfrei throws a hook to the side of Kaukalo's head but Kaukalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oxenfrei avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kaukalo avoids the body shot from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaukalo. Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oxenfrei looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaukalo is just out of range. Oxenfrei sizes up Kaukalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. 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! Kaukalo takes a swing at Oxenfrei's ribcage but misses. Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oxenfrei thuds a left hand into Kaukalo's body. Oxenfrei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oxenfrei swings for the body but Kaukalo moves out of range.
Kaukalo throws a right hand that Oxenfrei ducks under and follows up with a left that Oxenfrei also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oxenfrei throws a hook but Kaukalo blocks it. Kaukalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei swings for the body but Kaukalo moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Oxenfrei throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oxenfrei punishes Kaukalo's body with a nice straight punch. Oxenfrei cracks the inside of Kaukalo's front leg. Kaukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Oxenfrei.
Kaukalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Kaukalo misses. Oxenfrei thows a left - swing and a miss! Oxenfrei misses with a hook. Kaukalo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oxenfrei throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oxenfrei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaukalo moves away. Oxenfrei works Kaukalo's body with a nice hook. Kaukalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oxenfrei. Kaukalo is breathing heavily. Oxenfrei cracks a nice hook into Kaukalo's ribs. Oxenfrei lands with a good body shot. 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! Oxenfrei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oxenfrei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big right from Oxenfrei misses. Kaukalo takes a swing at Oxenfrei's ribcage but misses. Kaukalo dodges the punch combination from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Oxenfrei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaukalo.
Oxenfrei misses the jab. Oxenfrei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oxenfrei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kaukalo walks into a left hand. Oxenfrei throws a hook but Kaukalo blocks it. Oxenfrei clobbers Kaukalo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kaukalo throws a right and a left that both miss. Oxenfrei takes a swing at Kaukalo's ribcage but misses. Kaukalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oxenfrei counters with an outside leg kick.
Oxenfrei misses the body punch and Kaukalo counters with a stiff right hand. Kaukalo throws a hook but Oxenfrei blocks it. Kaukalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oxenfrei thuds his right hand into Kaukalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oxenfrei misses the shot to the body. Oxenfrei misses with a hook to the body
and Kaukalo counters with a left and a right that stings Oxenfrei. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Oxenfrei dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pekka Kaukalo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kaukalo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oxenfrei lands a left and a right that send Kaukalo crashing to the mat, dazed. Oxenfrei thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kaukalo is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kaukalo moves out of range as Oxenfrei strikes. Oh Kaukalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oxenfrei misses with an uppercut. Kaukalo saw that one coming. Kaukalo seems to have got his legs back now. Kaukalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kaukalo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oxenfrei slips under a jab. Oxenfrei misses with a body shot.
Oxenfrei looks to land a combination but Kaukalo avoids it well. Kaukalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oxenfrei to score with a decent uppercut. Oxenfrei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oxenfrei cracks Kaukalo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kaukalo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oxenfrei pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kaukalo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Oxenfrei! An out of breath and clearly excited Oliver Oxenfrei thanked Xtreme Merchandise for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Cichon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko comes into the arena with Sabotage blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cichon's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Berzerk. Mariusz Cichon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Cichon! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Osko walks into a jab. Cichon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Osko lands a couple of decent looking shots. Osko is fighting to break Cichon's control of his arms but Cichon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cichon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Osko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cichon being controlled here, momentarily. Osko throwing strikes from guard but Cichon blocks nicely. Osko throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osko stands and throws Cichon's legs to the side, diving into side control. An elbow from Osko crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Osko. An elbow from Osko crashes against the mat.
Cichon wants to control but Osko postures up. Osko looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cichon is avoiding damage well.
Osko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Osko throws a strike aimed at the side of Cichon's head but Cichon avoids it well. Osko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cichon to see if he's OK. Osko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Osko tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Osko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cichon tries to improve position but can't. Osko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The strikes coming from Osko are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Osko landing a few strikes. Osko misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Osko is chipping away with strikes.
Cichon on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cichon tries to improve position but can't. Cichon trying to remain calm as Osko controls from the top position. Osko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Cichon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osko misses with the ground and pound. Osko cracks Cichon with a big right hand but Cichon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Osko wants to control but Cichon is keeping him busy. Cichon is trying to get back to half guard. Cichon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Osko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cichon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cichon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Osko tries to get to full guard but Cichon has control of the leg. Osko is positioning himself well to prevent Cichon advancing to mount. Osko trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Osko is refusing to be controlled, as Cichon sits in half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Osko wants to improve his position but Cichon is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cichon scores with a hook. Osko on the wrong end of a nice jab. Josh Osko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cichon moves out of range as Osko throws a body kick.
Osko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cichon on his heels. He'll look to pass Cichon's guard now, I'm sure. Osko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Osko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Osko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Osko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cichon keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully. Cichon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Osko wants to control from the top but Cichon keeps moving. Cichon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osko defends well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Cichon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Osko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cichon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Osko looking to pass the guard. Cichon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osko trying to control but Cichon is working from the bottom. Osko looking to pass the guard. Cichon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Osko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cichon pulls Osko in close to prevent any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Osko scores with a takedown into Cichon's guard. Cichon keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Cichon being controlled here, momentarily. Osko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cichon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Osko looking to pass the guard. Cichon looking to control.
Cichon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osko is fighting to break Cichon's control of his arms but Cichon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Cichon throws a hook but Osko avoids it easily. Osko takes a shot right to the bread basket. Cichon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Osko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cichon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Osko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cichon avoids the head kick by Osko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Osko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Osko misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Osko ducks under a wild hook from Cichon. Cichon throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick from Cichon misses. Cichon digs a good hook to Osko's body.
Osko tries to bum rush Cichon with a series of wild strikes but Cichon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Osko blocks a leg kick. Osko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osko swinging wildly here.
Osko staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cichon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Cichon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osko moves away. Cichon throws a looping overhand right but Osko ducks down to avoid it. Cichon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Some wild striking there from Osko.
Osko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osko swinging wildly here.
Osko staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Osko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Cichon slips a jab from Osko. Osko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Cichon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Osko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cichon. Cichon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Osko misses with a low kick. Osko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Osko misses with the ground and pound. Cichon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Cichon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Osko controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Osko has his hands clasped together around Cichon's back. He's all about the action. Cichon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Osko trying to hold on to Cichon's head to control him but Cichon postures up.
Cichon wants to control but Osko is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Osko tries to roll over but Cichon keeps him under control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Cichon was stalling too much, according to the referee. Cichon throws the left hand but Osko avoids the punch easily. Osko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Osko misses with a head shot. Cichon uses the momentum to regain guard. Mariusz Cichon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Josh Osko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Osko throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mariusz Cichon. I think Osko 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Osko! A very excited looking Josh Osko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Mariusz Cichon spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry I couldn't get the win. Next time i will come back better then ever. Thanks to all the fans for coming out.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Krush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Munsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krush comes to the cage accompanied by Pusha T- Pain. Alexander Krush is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Krush! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Munsy! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munsy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Krush throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Munsy's head.
It looks like Mike Munsy has been cut. Krush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Krush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Krush swinging wildly here.
Munsy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. No luck for Munsy with that takedown attempt. Krush lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Munsy fails in his attempt to clinch. Munsy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Munsy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Munsy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Munsy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krush paws at him with a jab and circles away. Krush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Munsy shoots in and drives through. Krush sprawls well. Krush throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Munsy eats them both and turns towards Krush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Krush throws a right and a left that both miss. Munsy is looking to clinch. Munsy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Krush counters with a head kick. Alexander Krush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Munsy shoots in and drives through. Krush sprawls well. Alexander Krush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Munsy. Krush scores with a spinning back kick! This has been an exciting period of action! Munsy closes the distance and clinches up with Krush, looking for a takedown. Munsy pushes Krush against the cage but Krush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Munsy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Munsy avoids the head kick by Krush.
Munsy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Krush is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Munsy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krush scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Krush throws a nice outside leg kick. Krush tries to sprawl but Munsy drives through with a takedown into half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Munsy is trying to control the action in half guard but Krush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Krush looking for submissions off his back. Munsy thows a huge punch but Krush dodges it nicely.
Krush is trying to stand.
Krush has hold of Munsy's hands but Munsy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Krush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munsy. Munsy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Krush is looking to control Munsy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krush avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krush is looking to get back to is feet but Munsy passes into side control.
Munsy grinds an elbow into Krush's temple. Krush takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krush is looking for a sweep. Krush is working hard here to advance position. Krush can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Munsy just content to control the position. Munsy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krush is avoiding damage well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krush takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Krush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munsy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Krush dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Munsy's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Krush gets in close and instigates a clinch. Munsy tries for a takedown but Krush manages to get underhooks.
Krush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krush avoids the head kick by Munsy.
Krush misses with a head kick.
Alexander Krush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Munsy shoots in for a takedown but Krush shows good takedown defense. The fight moves into the clinch position. Krush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Munsy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munsy somewhat. Alexander Krush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Munsy. Munsy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Munsy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krush as he jumps to the side. Krush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munsy's calf. A head kick misses from Munsy. Alexander Krush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Krush throws a head kick that misses. Krush swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munsy fails to land the takedown. Krush closes the distance and lands a one-two. Alexander Krush is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Munsy gets tackled into the cage by Krush. Krush maintains the clinch. Munsy is trying to force a seperation but Krush has the dominant position. Munsy is trying to drag Krush to the mat but Krush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Krush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Munsy blocks a head kick by Krush.
Krush tried to score with a low kick but Munsy checks it. Munsy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Munsy fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Krush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munsy blocks a head kick by Krush.
Krush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munsy shoots in for a double leg but Krush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Munsy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Krush clinches up with Munsy and pushes him back against the cage. Krush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Krush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Krush tries to clinch up but Munsy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Munsy moves out of range as Krush throws a body kick.
Krush scoring well with a low kick there.
Krush tries to clinch but Munsy moves out of range. Munsy looks to clinch and Krush counters with a one-two to the body. Munsy fails with the takedown and Krush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Krush misses with a wild combination.
Krush blocks a head kick by Munsy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Krush dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mike Munsy's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krush throws a sloppy head kick and Munsy moves out of range easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krush, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Krush misses. Krush throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Munsy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Munsy shoots in but Krush avoids the takedown attempt easily. Krush tries a low kick but Munsy avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Munsy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Munsy showed some decent athleticism there. Krush wants to get back to full guard. Munsy moves nicely into side control. Munsy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Krush struggling a bit here. Krush manages to get back to half guard. Krush actively working from the bottom here. Krush tries to get to full guard but Munsy has control of the leg. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Krush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munsy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Munsy working over Krush with some ground and pound. Krush looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Munsy wants to control but Krush is keeping him busy. Munsy thows a huge punch but Krush dodges it nicely.
Munsy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krush keeps working. 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! Krush is trying to get back to full guard. Munsy is looking to advance position but Krush won't allow it. Krush wants to control but Munsy is keeping busy.
Mike Munsy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Krush is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Munsy passes to side control. Munsy wants to control but Krush is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krush throws Munsy to one side and escapes! Krush throws a head kick that Munsy semi-blocks.
Krush throws a leg kick but Munsy moved away. Krush tries a head kick but it misses.
Krush throws a head kick that Munsy semi-blocks.
No luck for Munsy with that takedown attempt. Munsy wants to clinch but Krush slips to the side and Krush counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Munsy with that takedown attempt. Alexander Krush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Munsy. Munsy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Alexander Krush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Munsy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Munsy is looking for a kimura but Krush is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munsy to get the leverage. Krush has one foot on Munsy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Good leg kick by Krush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Krush closes the distance and clinches. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krush stops a takedown attempt from Munsy.
Munsy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krush prevents it.
Munsy is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Krush. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krush, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Krush! Alexander Krush opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat Theme. Rondo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cassidy - Rondo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Eli Armis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Armis thuds his right hand into Rondo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Armis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rondo circles away. Armis lunges at Rondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rondo's hand. Armis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rondo is fending him off so far but Armis persists. Nope, Rondo circles away and we're back to standing. Armis shoots in for a double leg but Rondo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Armis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Armis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Armis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rondo can pounce on him.
Armis throws a right and a left that Rondo avoids nicely. Rondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Rondo. Rondo feints and then cracks Armis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Armis down. No luck with that takedown attempt from Armis. Nice uppercut lands for Rondo. That snapped Armis's head back.
Rondo darts in and clinches Armis up against the cage. Armis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rondo smiles and moves away.
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! Rondo clinches up against the cage. Rondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Armis tries to pull guard but Rondo won't allow it.
Rondo lands with a light punch inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Armis. Rondo lands a right hand. Rondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Armis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armis on the side of the head. Armis misses with a hook. Rondo ducked under it nicely. Rondo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rondo connects with an inside leg kick. Armis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. A control attempt from Rondo but he's now mounted! Armis controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Armis tries to control but Rondo wriggling away. Rondo has given up his back. Will we see Armis going for some submissions?
Rondo trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rondo is really stuck here.
Armis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Rondo just trying to survive but Armis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Rondo won't enjoy being in this position. Armis looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rondo is tapping - it's over boys! Armis picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Armis! Eli Armis 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Die by the drop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Casey Ryback has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Casey Ryback seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
280 lbs
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, William Burns! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch. Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Ryback blocks with his arms.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns blocks a body shot from Ryback. Burns is pushing Ryback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Ryback jumps guard but Burns stands there with Ryback around his waist. Ryback gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryback trying to stall but Burns improves his position.
Ryback managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryback is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Ryback. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burns avoiding damage as Ryback throws knees to the body.
Ryback doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryback is looking to take this one to the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Both fighters working to control the clinch. Burns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns stalls. Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryback lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ryback is breathing heavily. Ryback drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Burns lands an elbow inside. Burns pushes Ryback back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Burns lands an elbow that stopped Ryback in his tracks for a moment. Burns stalling.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryback's defenses. Ryback drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns scores with a hook to the body. Burns lands an elbow inside that Ryback shrugs off.
Casey Ryback's cut is getting worse. Burns lands a knee to the body.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryback takes an elbow to the forehead. Ryback takes an elbow to the forehead. Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryback's defenses. Burns scores with a nice hook to the head. Nice elbow from Burns.
Casey Ryback's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Ryback.
Burns lands a damaging elbow. A short left from Burns. Burns lands a damaging elbow. Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside. Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body. Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Ryback's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryback has Burns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Burns unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burns lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burns lands a nice knee to the body. Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Casey Ryback's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Burns lands an elbow just above Ryback 's eye. Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryback's defenses. Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryback's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Casey Ryback's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Burns! William Burns took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Slasher's choice of entrance music: Boom Boom Oh Yeah. Battousai The Slasher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luu Viulu's chin.
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32
215 lbs
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200 lbs
13 - 2 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Luu Viulu! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Battousai The Slasher! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Viulu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Slasher, pushing him back against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on The Slasher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Slasher.
The Slasher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Slasher takes a shot to the head. Viulu throws a punch but it's blocked by The Slasher. Good body shot from Viulu.
Viulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Slasher landing knees to the body.
The Slasher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Slasher misses with a body punch.
Viulu throws a punch but it's blocked by The Slasher. A nice glancing elbow lands by The Slasher. The Slasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viulu's defenses. The Slasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Luu Viulu has been cut. Stalling in the clinch from The Slasher.
A head punch on the inside from Viulu fails to land. The Slasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The Slasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Viulu won't want to take too many of those. The Slasher taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. Viulu takes an elbow to the temple. Viulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Viulu tries a body shot but The Slasher blocks it.
The Slasher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viulu.
Viulu throws a head punch that misses. Knees to the body from The Slasher.
The Slasher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Slasher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Viulu on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Viulu misses with some punches.
Viulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Slasher lands an elbow inside. A left hand lands to the body for The Slasher.
Viulu is breathing heavily. The Slasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch. The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Viulu up against the cage. The Slasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Viulu takes an elbow to the temple. The Slasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viulu tries to clinch but fails miserably and The Slasher counters with a low kick, right behind Viulu 's knee. Viulu lands with a nice body punch. The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viulu.
Viulu walks into a left hand. A solid leg kick lands there for The Slasher.
The Slasher takes one to the side of the head.
Viulu tries to clinch but The Slasher moves out of range. The Slasher keeps the fight on the outside. Viulu tries to clinch but The Slasher is having none of it. The Slasher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The Slasher circles away from the clinch attempt and The Slasher counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Viulu misses with an uppercut. The Slasher saw that one coming. Viulu closes the distance looking to clinch and The Slasher counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Viulu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Battousai The Slasher! Battousai The Slasher is the new light heavyweight champion! Battousai The Slasher decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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