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NGF 94 | Ladin vs Hyypia PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lion El Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riviere Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riviere Hinds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lion El Johnson's chin.
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145 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lion El Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riviere Hinds!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hinds.
Hinds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Hinds.
Hinds tries a head kick but it misses.
El Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
El Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hinds shoots in and drives through. El Johnson sprawls well.
El Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hinds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
El Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hinds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and El Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Hinds misses with a straight left.
El Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Hinds finds it's way through El Johnson's defenses.
Hinds misses with an uppercut. El Johnson saw that one coming.
El Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Hinds.
Hinds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hinds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
El Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
El Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinds works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hinds looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Johnson is one step ahead there.
El Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hinds's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Johnson trying to control but Hinds is working from the bottom.
El Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Hinds's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as El Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
El Johnson wants to control from the top but Hinds keeps moving.
Hinds wants to sweep but no luck.
El Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Hinds blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hinds is on top in guard.
Hinds stands up over El Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
El Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
El Johnson controlling the position.
Hinds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Johnson is trying to keep Hinds in close.
El Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hinds.
El Johnson looking to control but Hinds passes into half guard.
Hinds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed El Johnson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds slips a nice elbow through El Johnson's hands, connecting with El Johnson's forehead.
El Johnson gets back to full guard.
Hinds stands up over El Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hinds from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hinds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hinds is looking to work some ground and pound but El Johnson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hinds from controlling successfully.
Hinds is looking to work some ground and pound but El Johnson has wrist control.
El Johnson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hinds escapes and throws El Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riviere Hinds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hinds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Hinds lands.
El Johnson is rocked!
BAM! Hinds delivers a spinning backfist that drops El Johnson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Riviere Hinds!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with an uppercut
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell slips under a jab.
James misses with a hook
and Bell counters with a single leg into guard. James didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James drops an elbow to the side of Bell's head.
James 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.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
Bell keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bell is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working Bell over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Bell tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
Bell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James wants to get back to his feet.
James with the ground and pound but Bell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from James's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
James postures up in Bell's guard and throws a big left but Bell blocks it.
James trying to control but Bell is working from the bottom.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Bell's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bell is keeping the position for now.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Bell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws a strike but Bell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James James dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bell walks into a stiff left hand from James.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
James tries to move into range but Bell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell moves out of range as James strikes.
James misses with a head kick.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.
James misses with a hook.
Bell misses with a combination
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James is trying to control the position but Bell postures up.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
James lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bell!
James throws some wild stikes that Bell manages to avoid easily.
James thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bell hang on?
James landing punches.
Bell is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bell is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James lands a big shot to the head and Bell winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patricius Satanae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Hennig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patricius Satanae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Curt Hennig!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satanae avoids the head kick by Hennig.
Satanae drives through and clinches with Hennig against the cage.
Satanae tries to land a knee to the head but Hennig blocks with his arms.
Satanae scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Curt Hennig has been cut.
Hennig is trying to force a seperation but Satanae has the dominant position.
Satanae using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hennig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Satanae.
Satanae is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Satanae manages to break the clinch.
Hennig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Satanae manages to avoid it.
Satanae throws a head kick but Hennig moves out of range.
Satanae dives in and scores a takedown into Hennig's guard.
Satanae wanted to stand there but Hennig had control of the position.
Hennig is looking for a triangle but Satanae pushes his legs off easily.
Satanae has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Satanae's guard.
Hennig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hennig won't allow Satanae to sweep him here.
Hennig wants to control from the top but Satanae keeps moving.
Satanae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Satanae keeping moving, preventing Hennig from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hennig won't allow Satanae to sweep him here.
Satanae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Satanae wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satanae is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hennig looking for submissions off his back.
Hennig is concentrating on defense, preventing Satanae from advancing position.
Satanae is looking to take a break and control but Hennig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satanae wants to stand up but Hennig is controlling the position.
Hennig punching from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Satanae is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennig is looking to control Satanae's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hennig avoid being mounted?
Hennig tries to get to full guard but Satanae has control of the leg.
Satanae tries to stand and escape but Hennig is controlling the position.
Satanae is looking to take a break and control but Hennig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Satanae tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hennig controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Patricius Satanae.
Satanae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satanae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hennig fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satanae.
Satanae throws a head kick but Hennig moves out of range.
Hennig swinging wildly here.
Satanae decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Satanae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Satanae stands up out of the half guard.
Hennig lands a left and a right that sends Satanae crashing to the canvas! Hennig dives into mount looking to finish!
Satanae is rocked!
It looks like Patricius Satanae has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satanae is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Satanae is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hennig postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Satanae is out cold - huge knockout for Hennig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Curt Hennig!
Curt Hennig 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kieron Radebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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292 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kieron Radebe!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radebe scores with a body shot.
Radebe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Radebe.
Radebe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radebe digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radebe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Kirkland's head.
It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
Radebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Radebe lands with a slapping head kick.
Radebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Kirkland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Radebe. Radebe obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radebe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radebe lands with a slapping head kick.
Radebe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Kirkland.
Nice shot lands for Radebe.
Van Kirkland 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.
Radebe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Radebe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radebe throws a wild body kick that Van Kirkland sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Radebe - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radebe lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Kirkland's head.
Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is getting worse.
Radebe throws a head kick that misses.
Radebe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Kirkland is able to avoid easily.
Radebe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Radebe lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from Radebe.
Radebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Radebe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf.
Radebe throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radebe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Radebe looks to land a body kick but Van Kirkland moved away.
Jab from Radebe.
Radebe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radebe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Kirkland has Radebe up against the cage in a clinch.
Radebe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Kirkland avoids it.
Radebe is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Kirkland has double underhooks.
Van Kirkland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Radebe from controlling successfully.
Van Kirkland is trying to keep Radebe in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kieron Radebe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Radebe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Radebe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radebe lands a big head kick that sends Van Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Radebe takes a step backwards and waves Van Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Radebe! Van Kirkland is out on his feet! Radebe rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Van Kirkland is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Van Kirkland is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieron Radebe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kieron Radebe made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arek Rendziok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rendziok comes to the cage accompanied by Sen. Palelei has chosen Miracle - We Ain't Scared as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arek Rendziok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soa Palelei!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Palelei.
A thudding body kick lands there by Palelei!
Rendziok slips a jab from Palelei.
Rendziok avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Palelei.
Palelei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Arek Rendziok has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palelei lands with an uppercut that bounces Rendziok off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Palelei.
Palelei misses with an uppercut
and Rendziok counters with a series of strikes. Palelei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Palelei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rendziok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rendziok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palelei.
Palelei throws a leg kick but Rendziok moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Palelei swings for the body but Rendziok moves out of range.
Palelei throws a leg kick but Rendziok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rendziok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Palelei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rendziok moves away.
Palelei misses with a body shot.
Palelei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Palelei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rendziok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok drops his hands momentarily and Palelei needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rendziok just on the top of the head. Rendziok drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rendziok - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soa Palelei!
A victorious Soa Palelei 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Paxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Paxton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Paxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Price's calf.
Paxton throws a front kick that sends Price stumbling back into the cage.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paxton throws a leg kick but Price moved away.
Paxton missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price throws a leg kick but Paxton moved away.
Paxton ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Paxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price misses with the combination.
Paxton misses the jab.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paxton will feel that in the morning.
Price slips a jab from Paxton.
Paxton ducks under a wild hook from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton lands a leg kick that knocks Price off balance momentarily.
Price misses with the combination.
Paxton misses with a looping right.
Paxton ducks under a wild hook from Price.
We've been informed that Price 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.
Sloppy strikes from Paxton. Those never looked like landing.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price throws out a leg kick but Paxton moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Paxton with a nice cross.
Paxton throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paxton scores with a head kick.
Paxton scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Price throws a lazy right hand but Paxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Paxton connects with a crisp jab.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Paxton.
Price scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Price pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Price misses with a looping right.
Price avoids the head kick by Paxton.
Nice body kick from Price.
Paxton throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Paxton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Price there.
Paxton connects with a solid leg kick.
Price feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paxtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paxton tries to work over Price's front leg with a kick but Price checks it.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Paxton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Price tries to bum rush Paxton with a series of wild strikes but Paxton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price avoids the head kick by Paxton.
Paxton walks into a jab.
Price takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Price takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price throws a sloppy head kick
and Paxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Paxton takes a swing at Price's ribcage but misses.
Paxton tries to move into range but Price moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paxton feints and then cracks Price's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Price down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton lands with a nice body kick.
Paxton throws a leg kick which misses Price's front leg but catches the back leg as Price tries to avoid it.
Paxton sizes up Price with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paxton!
Paxton lands with a hook. Price tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paxton connects with an inside leg kick.
Paxton thows a body shot but no joy.
Paxton misses with a low kick as Price jumps back.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paxton misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Paxton as he connects with a hook.
Paxton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paxton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Price throws a jab but it's blocked by Paxton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paxton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Paxton 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.
Paxton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paxton lands with a nice body kick.
Paxton tries to land a front kick but Price steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Price avoids a kick to the body.
Paxton connects with an inside leg kick.
Price missing with a left hand there. Paxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxton ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Paxton lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Paxton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Price is breathing heavily.
Paxton scores with a head kick.
Price scores with a nice strike.
Price throws a poor cross that misses
and Paxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxton scores with a leg kick.
Paxton throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Paxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Price counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Price finds it's target.
Paxton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paxton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Paxton.
Price tries to move into range but Paxton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price misses with a straight right.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paxton swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Price might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Paxton has got the better of the exchanges.
Price lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paxton will feel that in the morning.
A jab from Paxton does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paxton misses with a body kick.
Paxton ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Paxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paxton scores with a spinning back kick!
Price throws a hook but Paxton avoids it easily.
Price blocks a leg kick.
Price staying out of range there.
Paxton slips a jab and a cross from Price.
Price looks for the body kick but Paxton saw that one coming.
Paxton looks to throw the jab but Price is out of range.
Paxton throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton thows a body shot but no joy.
Price has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paxton.
Paxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Paxton.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price lands a nice shot to the body.
Price's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Paxton moves out of range easily.
Price avoids the head kick by Paxton.
Paxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paxton.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paxton 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 Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Price missing with a left hand there. Paxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paxton blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paxton - that will leave a mark!
Paxton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Price misses.
Paxton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Paxton thumps Price with a low kick.
Price looks to throw the jab but Paxton is out of range.
Price tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cal Paxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Price blocks a head kick by Paxton.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Price 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.
Paxton misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Paxton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Price throws a head kick but Paxton moves out of range.
A head kick from Price lands but Paxton takes it in his stride.
Price thumps Paxton with a low kick.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price throws a hook but Paxton avoids it easily.
Paxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price looks for the body kick but Paxton saw that one coming.
Price lands a nice shot that snaps Paxton's head back.
Price throws a hook but Paxton avoids it easily.
Price missing with a left hand there. Paxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price misses with a few strikes there.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paxton.
Paxton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Paxton blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Price. Those never looked like landing.
Nice cross by Paxton.
Paxton slips a straight right by Price.
Price takes one to the chin there.
Paxton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Price has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paxton.
Price checks a low kick from Paxton.
Paxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paxton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Price throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Paxton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price blocks a head kick by Paxton.
Price works the jab nicely.
Price tests Paxton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Paxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tommy Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price throws a right hand that misses
and Paxton counters with a body kick that stops Price in his tracks momentarily.
Paxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Paxton is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Paxton throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Paxton scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Paxton looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Paxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Paxton misses the shot to the body.
Paxton swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Paxton jabs Price to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paxton. Paxton obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Price throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Price.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxton moves away from the strike by Price.
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Paxton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxton lands a front kick.
Price throws a lazy head kick
and Paxton counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Paxton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paxton.
Paxton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cal Paxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Paxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paxton 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Paxton!
A very excited looking Cal Paxton 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 Andrew Summer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Vanguard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Summer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Vanguard!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanguard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant Vanguard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanguard misses with a head kick.
Vanguard throws a leg kick but Summer checks it.
Vanguard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Summer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vanguard lands a leg kick that knocks Summer off balance momentarily.
Vanguard throws a sloppy head kick and Summer moves out of range easily.
Summer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanguard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vanguard thows a body shot but no joy.
Summer shoots in but Vanguard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Summer looks to clinch
and Vanguard counters with a stiff right hand.
Summer throws a low kick but Vanguard avoids it.
Summer tries to clinch up.
Vanguard swats away the attempt to clinch by Summer.
Summer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Summer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanguard is fending him off so far but Summer persists. Nope, Vanguard circles away and we're back to standing.
Vanguard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summer. Vanguard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vanguard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vanguard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Summer's head.
It looks like Andrew Summer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanguard motions for Summer to come forward. Vanguard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Summer's head coaches at Academy of Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vanguard throws a front kick aimed at Summer's knee but Summer avoids it well.
Vanguard motions for Summer to come forward. Vanguard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanguard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Summer is able to avoid easily.
Summer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanguard's waist but Vanguard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Summer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Summer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanguard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Summer closes the distance and clinches.
Vanguard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vanguard blocks an elbow strike.
Vanguard lands with a short shot to the head.
Vanguard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanguard avoids the elbow strike from Summer, against the cage.
Vanguard presses Summer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Summer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summer lands a nice knee to the body.
Vanguard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vanguard throws a head kick but Summer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vanguard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summer wants to clinch up but Vanguard keeps it at a distance.
Vanguard lands a left and a right that send Summer crashing to the mat, dazed. Vanguard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Summer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vanguard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Summer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Summer is breathing heavily.
Vanguard feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Summer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Vanguard!
A very excited looking Grant Vanguard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullervo Pelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pelli comes to the cage accompanied by Juha Vainio - Nakkila. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jakovlev's choice of entrance music: Devour. On his way into the cage it seems that Kullervo Pelli has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kullervo Pelli seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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266 lbs
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290 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kullervo Pelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelli punishes Jakovlev's body with a nice straight punch.
Pelli stuffs the takedown attempt from Jakovlev. Jakovlev gets slowly back to his feet.
Pelli thows a body shot but no joy.
Jakovlev fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakovlev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelli tries to avoid it but Jakovlev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelli to the ground. Pelli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kullervo Pelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Jakovlev.
Pelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jakovlev circles away quickly and effectively.
Jakovlev throws the left hand but Pelli avoids the punch easily.
Pelli misses with a body shot.
Pelli drops Jakovlev with a beautiful combination! Jakovlev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pelli is looking for the KO!
It looks like Petr Jakovlev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakovlev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pelli cracks Jakovlev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pelli moves away from the strike by Jakovlev.
BOOM! Pelli lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jakovlev. Jakovlev tries to recover but Pelli is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jakovlev lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kullervo Pelli!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kullervo Pelli made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Petr Jakovlev stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you can read this, it means I lost the fight. Shit...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davis Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies comes into the arena with Wars Of Islam blaring out of the sound system. Allen has chosen Funker Vogt "Arising Hero" as his entrance music. Barry Allen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Davis Davies's chin.
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150 lbs
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Davis Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davies checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen lands a leg kick that knocks Davies off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Davies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Davies's belly button to the back.
Davies misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen is looking to slow Davies down with leg kicks.
Davies moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Davies walks into a left hand.
Davies is rocked!
Davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Allen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Davies's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Allen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Barry Allen!
Post fight, Barry Allen took to the microphone: 'I want to dance in the aisles! I want to blow loads in faces of all the honey's here tonight. I am glorious I am the king!'.
Davis Davies was interviewed post fight and said 'I apologise for being an ass.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Hyypia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyypia comes into the arena with Al Bowlly - Hang out the stars in Indiana blaring out of the sound system. Ladin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to hell. Sami Hyypia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Hyypia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Ladin!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyypia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyypia 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hyypia.
Ladin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hyypia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ladin blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Hyypia misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ladin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ladin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ladin misses with an elbow over the top.
Hyypia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladin's elbow.
Ladin has a couple of punches blocked by Hyypia.
Hyypia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyypia avoids it.
Ladin tries a knee to the head but Hyypia blocks it.
Hyypia avoids the elbow strike from Ladin, against the cage.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the head but Hyypia blocks with his arms.
Hyypia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladin's elbow.
Ladin trying to land knees to the body.
Hyypia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ladin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladin wants to clinch up but Hyypia keeps it at a distance.
Ladin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ladin slips a jab and a cross from Hyypia.
Ladin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyypia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ladin, pushing him back against the cage.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the head but Hyypia blocks with his arms.
Hyypia is trying to stall.
Ladin landing knees to the body.
Ladin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hyypia blocks it with crossed arms.
Hyypia can't find room to land a body shot as Ladin controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ladin throws an elbow but misses.
Hyypia avoiding damage as Ladin throws knees to the body.
Ladin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyypia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hyypia avoids it.
Ladin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hyypia manages to break the clinch.
Ladin misses with a body punch
and Hyypia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladin thows a body shot but no joy.
Ladin missing with a left hand there. Hyypia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Ladin as he checks the leg kick.
Ladin walks into a jab.
Hyypia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ladin tries to clinch but Hyypia is having none of it.
Ladin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ladin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyypia moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ladin.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the head but Hyypia blocks with his arms.
Hyypia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Ladin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyypia closes the distance and pushes Ladin back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Hyypia.
Ladin looks winded!
Hyypia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ladin tries to land a knee to the head but Hyypia blocks with his arms.
Ladin landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hyypia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ladin tries to throw a body punch but Hyypia avoids it by throwing Ladin back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyypia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyypia.
Hyypia lands a big uppercut and Ladin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ladin looks OK. Hyypia waves Ladin back to his feet!
Ladin is rocked!
It looks like Ben Ladin has been cut.
Hyypia connects with a leg kick. Ladin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ladin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hyypia finish him?
Hyypia fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ladin out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sami Hyypia!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sami Hyypia made sure he mentioned KO Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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