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Ascension: Oblivion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don't Worry, Be Happy! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller controlling Hart's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hart looking to control.
Hart keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller stays in close to Hart's body and controls the position.
Miller wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart has control of Miller's left arm, preventing Miller from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Miller misses.
Hart thumps Miller with a low kick.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hart on the side of the head.
Hugo Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Hart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Hart down.
Hart avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Hart's shoulder, as Hart tries to avoid the shot.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Hart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hart staying out of range there.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hart walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Nice cross by Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hart.
Hart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller checks a low kick from Hart.
Hart staying out of range there.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hart lands a nice looking body kick.
Hart thows a body kick. Miller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller jabs at Hart's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller avoids the head kick by Hart.
Hart moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hart.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Hart avoids it.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugo Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hart momentarily.
Miller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hart.
Hart 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.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
Hart wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Hart forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miller trying to control but Hart postures up.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hart trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Hart uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Hart looking to finish with strikes here!
Miller is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to hold on but Hart pushes him away.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart lands with some strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller is bucking up trying to escape but Hart cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hart dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller throws a body punch but Hart moves out of range.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hart throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hart is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller cracks the inside of Hart's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Hart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hart takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Hart misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart.
Hart takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Hart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Miller counters with a good, hard body kick but Hart shrugs it off.
Hart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller cracks Hart with an open hand slap.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller throws a series of punches but Hart moves out of range.
Hart scores with a jab to the body.
Hart scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hart wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hart cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hart 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hart!
A very excited looking Sam Hart made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tauno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno has chosen Pelican - Dead Between The Walls 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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275 lbs
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273 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Tauno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tauno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sean Stone has been cut.
Tauno clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick by Tauno misses
and Stone counters with a head kick that drops Tauno - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone prevents Tauno from improving his position.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tauno defending well though.
Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tauno is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Tauno wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone throwing shots but Tauno is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tauno gets full guard.
Stone 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.
Tauno keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Tauno has his foot on Stone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stone works his way back into a safe position though.
Tauno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tauno is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Tauno wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
Stone stands up over Tauno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tauno's head.
Stone postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to control from the top but Tauno keeps moving.
Tauno is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tauno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
Stone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tauno is rocked!
Stone gets to his feet and stands over Tauno, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tauno felt that one! Stone unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tauno from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Stone!
Sean Stone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kobra Clothing Inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potku comes into the arena with Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane blaring out of the sound system. Charlie Magri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Muuli Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri misses with a hook. Potku ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Magri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Magri misses with a hook to the body
and Potku counters with a good low kick that Magri was not able to check.
Magri throws a jab but it's blocked by Potku.
Potku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magri drives through and clinches with Potku against the cage.
Magri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Magri prevents a body shot from Potku.
Potku lands a hook that snaps the head of Magri backwards.
Potku lands a nice uppercut.
Magri breaks from the clinch.
Magri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potku manages to avoid it.
Magri is looking to clinch but Potku is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Magri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magri misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magri. Potku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potku misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Potku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Magri misses with a looping right.
Magri throws a big shot that misses.
Magri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri looks to throw the jab but Potku is out of range.
Magri scores with a jab.
Potku throws a leg kick but Magri checks it.
Magri just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Magri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Potku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Magri blocks the low kick.
Potku lands a slapping body shot.
Magri thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Potku's head coaches at The Meat Market that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Potku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magri.
Magri throws a lazy right hand but Potku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potku finds it's way round the side to connect with Magri's head.
Potku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Magri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magri works Potku's body with a nice hook.
Potku moves forwards but Magri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Magri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri lands with a nice body punch.
Potku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magri wants to clinch up but Potku keeps it at a distance.
Magri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magri jabs Potku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magri throws a big shot that misses.
Potku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magri moves out of range of the body kick.
Potku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magri finds it's way round the side to connect with Potku's head.
Potku moves out of range of the strikes.
Magri lands an overhand right.
Magri looks to land a left hand but Potku moved out of range nicely.
Potku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potku.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Magri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Magri scores with a decent looking hook.
Potku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magri.
Magri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magri.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Potku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Magri stuns Potku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magri is looking to clinch.
Potku scoring well with a low kick there.
Magri misses with a hook. Potku ducked under it nicely.
Potku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Magri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potku.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magri. Potku does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potku.
Jab by Potku.
That kick from Potku tenderised Magri's leg. Magri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Potku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potku misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Potku.
Potku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magri looks to score with a jab to the body but Potku is just out of range.
Magri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Magri misses.
Potku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potku throws a low kick, looking for Magri's leg but Magri calmly moves out of range.
Magri misses with a lunging right hand
and Potku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magri.
Magri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Magri thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Magri 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.
Magri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magri. Potku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potku.
Magri takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potku was well out of range. Poor timing from Magri.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potku misses with a head kick.
Charlie Magri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potku at a distance.
Potku cracks Magri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Potku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magri misses with a looping left.
Potku misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku throws a big shot that misses.
Potku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magri.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Potku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magri pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potku back to the cage. Magri follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch lands to the side of Potku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Potku is rocked!
Potku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magri.
Oh Potku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magri gets a clinch.
Magri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magri creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Potku with a big uppercut! Potku tries to clinch up but Magri pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Potku to the mat! Potku covers up and Magri unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Charlie Magri!
A very excited looking Charlie Magri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Main Event. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
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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
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Skyler Myles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner dives in and grabs Myles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myles pushes down on Garner's head and hops out.
Myles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myles has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myles misses with a leg kick.
Garner feints and as Myles raises his hands in defense, Garner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myles looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garner trying to control from half guard but Myles is working away.
Garner trying to control from Myles's half guard. Myles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Myles keeping moving, preventing Garner from controlling successfully.
Garner preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garner.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myles is keeping the position for now.
Myles is looking to stand up but Garner isn't so interested in that idea.
Garner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Myles looking for a sweep. Not yet Myles, not yet.
We've been hearing that Garner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garner trying to control but Myles is working from the bottom.
Garner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garner is looking to pass into half guard but Myles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Myles is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myles advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Garner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garner prevents Myles from improving position.
Myles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garner 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myles working away.
Myles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garner keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Skyler Myles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Garner misses with a hook to the body
and Myles counters with a left to the body.
Garner clinches up with Myles and pushes him back against the cage.
Garner blocks an uppercut.
Garner breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner 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.
Myles throws a lazy right hand but Garner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garner wants to slow Myles down by chopping away at his legs.
Garner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myles thows a leg kick but Garner checks it
and Garner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myles's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Myles's head.
Garner is looking to work some ground and pound but Myles has wrist control.
Garner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myles is keeping the position for now.
Garner throwing strikes from guard but Myles blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner working some strikes from top position.
Garner trying to control the position from guard on top but Myles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garner connects with a couple of short punches.
Myles is rocked!
Garner postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Myles covers up, he's hurt! Garner keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Garner and the ref steps in to end the fight! Garner can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Garner!
Titus Garner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guntur Llaripukinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Webster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Livin' On The Edge. Llaripukinen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Guntur Llaripukinen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llaripukinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Llaripukinen thumps Webster with a low kick.
Webster throws a body punch but Llaripukinen moves out of range.
Llaripukinen lands with a right hand.
Webster blocks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Webster.
Llaripukinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Webster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Webster throws a leg kick but Llaripukinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Llaripukinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Webster - the referee stops the clock and Llaripukinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Webster. Llaripukinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Webster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Guntur Llaripukinen has been cut.
Llaripukinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Webster counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Llaripukinen looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No joy there for Llaripukinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llaripukinen manages to avoid it.
Webster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Webster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Webster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Webster misses.
Llaripukinen tests Webster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Webster moves out of range as Llaripukinen strikes.
Llaripukinen checks a low kick from Webster.
Guntur Llaripukinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Webster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Llaripukinen throws the kick towards the body but Webster avoids it.
Llaripukinen misses with a hook. Webster ducked under it nicely.
Llaripukinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Webster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Llaripukinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Llaripukinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Webster lands with a cross.
Webster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Llaripukinen's calf.
Llaripukinen misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llaripukinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webster backs up against the cage.
It looks like Chris Webster has been cut.
Webster connects with a solid leg kick.
Llaripukinen throws a jab when Webster was well out of range.
Webster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Webster misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Webster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Webster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llaripukinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Llaripukinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Webster off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Webster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llaripukinen manages to avoid it.
A combination from Webster does no damage.
Llaripukinen slips a straight right by Webster.
Webster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Llaripukinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Llaripukinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Webster delivers a nice body kick.
Llaripukinen defending well as Webster loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llaripukinen ducks under a wild hook from Webster.
Webster tries to land a front kick but Llaripukinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Webster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Webster dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Webster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Llaripukinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Llaripukinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webster tries to land a front kick but Llaripukinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Llaripukinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Llaripukinen throws a hook to the side of Webster's head but Webster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Webster throws a hook to the side of Llaripukinen's head but Llaripukinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llaripukinen misses with a body shot.
Llaripukinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Webster thuds a left hand into Llaripukinen's body.
Llaripukinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webster.
Nice straight punches there by Webster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Webster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster scores with a hook to the body. Llaripukinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guntur Llaripukinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Webster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Webster.
That has opened up Guntur Llaripukinen's cut even more.
Chris Webster is winning the standup battle so far.
Llaripukinen cracks Webster with a good jab.
Llaripukinen jabs Webster right on the nose. Webster blinks but takes it well.
Llaripukinen blocks the body kick.
Llaripukinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Llaripukinen throws a leg kick
letting Webster counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Llaripukinen both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - Llaripukinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Llaripukinen checks a leg kick.
Llaripukinen throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen misses the body punch
and Webster counters with a crisp right hand that drops Llaripukinen! Webster lets Llaripukinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Llaripukinen is rocked!
Webster sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Llaripukinen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Llaripukinen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Webster!
Chris Webster managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Näkäräinen comes into the arena with Juice Leskinen - Vaasankin veri vapisee blaring out of the sound system. Nelson has chosen Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a hook.
Näkäräinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Näkäräinen's guard.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson stands up over Näkäräinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but instead Nelson has moved into half guard.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Näkäräinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Näkäräinen defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Näkäräinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson prevents Näkäräinen from improving his position.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Näkäräinen keeps working.
Näkäräinen moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Näkäräinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Näkäräinen still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Näkäräinen has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Näkäräinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Näkäräinen wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Näkäräinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Näkäräinen defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Näkäräinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Näkäräinen is aware though and is defending well.
Näkäräinen won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Näkäräinen is proving a slippery customer.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Näkäräinen is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Byron Nelson 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.
Nelson throws a body punch but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Näkäräinen scores with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Näkäräinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Näkäräinen blocks a leg kick.
Näkäräinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Näkäräinen is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Näkäräinen won't be happy with that.
Näkäräinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Näkäräinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Näkäräinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Näkäräinen has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Nelson throws a strike but Näkäräinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen working some strikes from top position.
Näkäräinen forces his way into half guard.
Nelson moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Näkäräinen advances to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Näkäräinen passes into side.
Nelson parries the strikes from Näkäräinen easily there. Näkäräinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nelson to escape.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Näkäräinen keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Näkäräinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Näkäräinen working the body and head with strikes.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Näkäräinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Näkäräinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Näkäräinen moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson postures up in Näkäräinen's guard and throws a big left but Näkäräinen blocks it.
Nelson won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Näkäräinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Näkäräinen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Näkäräinen controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Näkäräinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep Nelson in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson trying to control but Näkäräinen is working from the bottom.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Näkäräinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Näkäräinen thuds his shin into the meat of Nelson's side.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Näkäräinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Näkäräinen throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Näkäräinen swinging wildly here.
Näkäräinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Näkäräinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Näkäräinen tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Näkäräinen to the ground. Näkäräinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Näkäräinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Näkäräinen tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Näkäräinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Näkäräinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
A shot to the liver by Näkäräinen. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Näkäräinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen is out of range.
Näkäräinen misses with a leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Näkäräinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Näkäräinen seems unphased.
Näkäräinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Näkäräinen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Näkäräinen pulls his head out easily.
Näkäräinen wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nice strikes from Näkäräinen there.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Näkäräinen is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Näkäräinen to get the leverage.
Näkäräinen is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is in trouble now - Näkäräinen has advanced to mount!
Nelson tries to hold on but Näkäräinen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Näkäräinen maintains control.
Nelson regains half guard.
Näkäräinen seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Näkäräinen trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
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!
Näkäräinen is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson wants to control but Näkäräinen passes easily into half guard.
Nelson tries to roll over but Näkäräinen keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Näkäräinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Näkäräinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pikku Näkäräinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hickok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sturd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to T.I. - Yeah You Know. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hickok's choice of entrance music: Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Bill Hickok acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Hickok!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hickok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sturd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sturd is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Consortium Private LA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hickok trying to control the action but Sturd is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Hickok seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hickok takes a little break here. Sturd wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sturd tries to bench press Hickok off him but Hickok keeps the position.
Sturd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hickok's best efforts.
Hickok performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hickok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hickok trying to control from Sturd's half guard. Sturd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sturd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sturd wants to stand and escape but Hickok is having none of it.
Sturd trying to control the position.
Sturd striking off his back but it's not causing Hickok any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd looking for a guillotine here but Hickok defends easily.
Hickok wants to pass the guard but Sturd is keeping the position.
Sturd looking to control but Hickok passes into half guard.
Hickok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hickok is looking to advance position but Sturd won't allow it.
Hickok is taking a breather. Sturd 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.
Sturd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hickok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd keeps working.
Hickok is looking to advance position but Sturd won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturd punching from the bottom.
Hickok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hickok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hickok lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Hickok dominated that round.
That's time! Sturd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hickok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickok pushes Sturd up against the cage in a clinch.
Hickok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hickok slips under a jab from Sturd.
Hickok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sturd as he jumps to the side.
Sturd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hickok on the side of the head.
Hickok drops Sturd with a beautiful combination! Sturd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hickok is looking for the KO!
Sturd is rocked!
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickok shoots for a takedown but Sturd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Sturd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hickok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sturd defends well and Hickok ends up having to push Sturd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jason Sturd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Hickok.
Sturd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hickok.
Sturd has Hickok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hickok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hickok tries to land a knee to the head but Sturd blocks with his arms.
Hickok stops a takedown attempt from Sturd.
Hickok taking a breather.
Hickok manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sturd seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturd is working Hickok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturd preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sturd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hickok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hickok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sturd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sturd throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Hickok keeps moving.
Hickok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sturd.
Sturd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hickok looking to control.
Hickok managing to control the position.
Sturd looking to pass the guard.
Sturd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The crowd cheers as Sturd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hickok doesn't seem phased though.
Sturd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sturd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hickok.
Sturd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickok walks into a straight right hand from Sturd.
Hickok darts in and clinches Sturd up against the cage.
Hickok looking to throw knees to the head but Sturd is blocking nicely.
Hickok gets underhooks to prevent Sturd's takedown attempt.
Sturd tightens his grip and picks Hickok up, before dumping him to the ground. Hickok manages to land in guard.
Hickok is trying to keep Sturd in close.
Sturd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sturd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickok wants to control the position but Sturd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sturd stops Hickok from getting back to his feet.
Sturd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickok is looking to improve his position.
Sturd drops an elbow to the side of Hickok's head.
Hickok trying to hold on to Sturd's head to control him but Sturd postures up.
Hickok pushes Sturd off looking to stand but Sturd dives back in and keeps control.
Hickok gets full guard.
Sturd trying to control but Hickok is working from the bottom.
Hickok is trying to control the position but Sturd postures up.
Sturd trying to control but Hickok is working from the bottom.
Bill Hickok has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sturd with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Sturd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hickok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hickok misses with a combination
and Sturd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hickok's guard now.
Sturd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sturd wants to pass the guard but Hickok is keeping the position.
Sturd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturd throwing strikes but missing.
Sturd wants to pass the guard but Hickok is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd is working Hickok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sturd throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd wants to pass the guard but Hickok is keeping the position.
Sturd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hickok trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sturd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sturd wants to control from the top but Hickok keeps moving.
Sturd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hickok not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd postures up in Hickok's guard and throws a big left but Hickok blocks it.
Hickok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hickok wants to stand but Sturd is controlling the position.
Sturd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sturd looking to pass the guard.
Sturd is working Hickok over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickok wants to sweep here but Sturd controlling him for the moment.
Hickok has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sturd is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hickok is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hickok misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd letting Hickok take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hickok wants a takedown but no success here.
Hickok stalling in the clinch but Sturd improves position.
Hickok manages to break the clinch.
Hickok darts in looking for a takedown but Sturd gets double underhooks and turns Hickok into the cage.
Good body shot from Sturd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hickok dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sturd has hold of one of Hickok's legs. Hickok is fighting the takedown attempt but Sturd gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hickok keeping moving, preventing Sturd from controlling successfully.
Hickok is pulling down on Sturd's head to control his posture.
Sturd throwing strikes from guard but Hickok blocks nicely.
Sturd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sturd looking to sit in guard and control but Hickok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sturd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturd 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jason Sturd thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi comes to the cage accompanied by Loituma TECHNO!. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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161 lbs
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148 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
43 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum throws a body punch but Maldi moves out of range.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum misses the shot to the body.
Maldi looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
Tatum scores with a hook.
Maldi throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Malvin Maldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldi misses with a looping left.
Tatum misses with a hook.
Maldi misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maldi's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maldi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatum is fighting to break Maldi's control of his arms but Maldi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatum trying to control but Maldi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Maldi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tatum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tatum content to stall in guard here.
Maldi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maldi keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Maldi wants to sweep but no luck.
Maldi trying to control the position here.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.
Tatum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maldi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tatum has Maldi in his guard.
Maldi throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maldi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maldi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Maldi tries to pass.
Maldi throws a strike but Tatum rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tatum is fighting to break Maldi's control of his arms but Maldi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maldi is trying to control the position but Tatum postures up.
Tatum landing some decent shots from guard.
Maldi wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tatum postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tatum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maldi is looking to regain half guard here but Tatum keeps moving and retains side control.
Maldi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tatum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum thows a huge punch but Maldi dodges it nicely.
Maldi is concentrating on defense, preventing Tatum from advancing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tatum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maldi wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum dominated that round.
That's time! Maldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Maldi misses its intended target.
Maldi moves into range and clinches up with Tatum.
A short body shot lands from Tatum as the two fighters clinch.
Maldi tries to throw a body punch but Tatum avoids it by throwing Maldi back against the cage.
Maldi working aggressively here.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
Maldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maldi.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldi misses with the head strike.
Maldi is struggling to control the position.
Maldi throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldi lands a nice uppercut.
Tatum lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Maldi.
Maldi throws a head punch that misses.
Maldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maldi misses with a punch to the body.
Maldi stalling in the clinch but Tatum improves position.
Tatum tries for a takedown but Maldi manages to get underhooks.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maldi misses with some punches.
Maldi prevents a body shot from Tatum.
Maldi cracks Tatum with a nice body shot.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldi blocking some punches.
Tatum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maldi is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum stalling against the cage.
Maldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldi misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum misses with a punch to the body.
Maldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldi working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldi backwards.
Tatum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Malvin Maldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Maldi is leaning against Tatum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Maldi.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tatum no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Danny Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum scores with a nice shot.
Tatum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maldi defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Tatum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum has his foot on Maldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatum is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Maldi frees his head nicely. Oh but Tatum has switched to an armbar! Maldi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Danny Tatum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Tatum thanked Ultra Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pimp C. Skrypture, C$krilla ft. Bun B & The Isleys - One Day. Monk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by On To The Next One. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
26 - 2 - 0 |
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188 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A lull in the action here.
Monk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monk taking a breather here.
Monk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monk has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Monk has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Monk couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ninja Monk!
Ninja Monk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdock comes to the cage accompanied by You're Blind. Alves has chosen Thin Lizzy - Angel of Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leandro Alves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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189 lbs
31 - 5 - 0 |
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195 cm
32
202 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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TWGC Champion
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Murdock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Alves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murdock pinned against the cage. Murdock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdock sprawls well. Murdock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdock moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murdock tries to work over Alves's front leg with a kick but Alves checks it.
Alves blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Murdock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Alves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alves.
Murdock lands with an overhand left.
Murdock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
Alves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alves shoots in but Murdock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Matt Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Alves.
Alves moves forwards but Murdock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murdock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alves at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alves throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alves is defended easily by Murdock.
Alves takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock clinches with his opponent.
Alves tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdock.
Alves prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Alves is trying desperately to land a takedown but Murdock is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alves.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murdock.
Murdock digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murdock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
A short left from Murdock.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by Alves.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Alves looks winded!
Murdock lands with a light punch inside.
Alves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Murdock prevents the takedown attempt.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike.
Murdock lands a nice shot to the body.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves misses with a body punch.
Murdock scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves is rocked!
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing Alves back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
Murdock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alves with a big uppercut! Alves tries to clinch up but Murdock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alves to the mat! Alves covers up and Murdock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Murdock!
Matt Murdock retains his middleweight title!
Matt Murdock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Leandro Alves was interviewed post fight and said 'thank you Ascension for this great opportunity but now that I'm starting to decline, it's time for the Leandro show to go back to the smaller circuit until retiring.'.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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