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Openweight GP - Quarterfinals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Mann!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann looks to land a combination. Craven sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mann throws a series of punches but Craven avoids them all with ease.
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Mann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Craven checks the leg kick.
Craven fails with the takedown.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Craven gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mann trying to hold on to Craven's head to control him but Craven postures up.
Craven wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Craven trying to pass the guard but Mann defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but Craven postures up.
Craven is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Craven takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Craven is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mann is just riding it out for now. Craven eventually gives up the hold.
Craven wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Craven seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to improve his position.
Craven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Craven moves into full mount! Mann won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Craven looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mann wants to hold on but Craven pushes him away.
Mann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Craven looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
Craven with good strikes from the mount here!
Craven working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven controlling from the full mount.
Craven tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Craven has control of Mann's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mann regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Craven thowing shots but they're missing.
Craven sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Craven tries to control but Mann wriggling away.
Mann tries to lock up and control but Craven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Craven trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mann slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Craven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Craven looking to secure an arm triangle but Mann defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Craven avoids the head kick by Mann.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Craven checks a low kick from Mann.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craven tries for a takedown but Mann circles away easily
and Craven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Destin Craven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Craven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
Destin Craven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven fails to land with a series of punches.
Craven shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mann lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destin Craven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Mann from controlling successfully.
Mann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Craven haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craven wants to stand but Mann is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Craven swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Craven's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to pass to full mount but Craven defends it.
Mann is looking for a kimura but Craven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mann to get the leverage.
Mann trying to pass the guard but Craven defending well.
Craven tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Mann seems to be looking for submissions.
Mann frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Craven is looking to improve his position but Mann isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann tries to control but Craven wriggling away.
Craven prevents Mann from taking his back.
Craven wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Craven is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Mann tries to control but Craven wriggling away.
Mann controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann looking to control but Craven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Craven wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann looking to control but Craven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mann fails to take his opponent's back.
Craven tries to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Craven is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Craven and Mann has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Craven regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mann's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Mann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Craven preventing the sweep.
Mann keeping full guard, as Craven tries to pass.
Mann lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Craven!
Mann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Craven is looking to escape.
Craven wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.
Mann is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Craven is surviving well by controlling Mann's body position as best he can.
Craven has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking to break Craven's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Craven remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mann will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mann avoiding Craven 's attempts to control his hands.
Craven defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mann's arms.
Mann is looking for a choke. Craven gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Craven manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Craven postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Craven, into his guard.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
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.
Mann working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Craven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Craven slips nicely into half guard.
Craven moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven is looking to take a break and control but Mann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann prevents Craven from moving into mount.
Craven misses with the ground and pound.
Craven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Craven looks up at the clock and then as Mann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Craven smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mann regains half guard.
Craven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mann sees it coming and defends easily.
Mann is trying to maintain the position but Craven is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to improve his position but Craven is controlling well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craven is keen to just control but Mann is a slippery customer.
Mann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Craven is working away from the top position though.
Craven is working for a kimura but Mann is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Destin Craven.
I think Craven 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Destin Craven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Helderski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcin Helderski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trent Williams!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helderski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Helderski instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Helderski.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Helderski is controlling him.
Helderski 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.
Helderski wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Helderski is controlling him.
Helderski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Helderski tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Helderski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helderski stalling against the cage.
Williams is trying to push Helderski away but Helderski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Helderski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams is trying to push Helderski away but Helderski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Helderski wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Helderski is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Helderski is controlling the position.
Williams tries to break free but Helderski pushes him back against the cage.
Helderski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Helderski.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Helderski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helderski throws a big shot that misses.
Helderski looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams throws a right hand that Helderski ducks under and follows up with a left that Helderski also avoids with ease.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Helderski throws a big shot that misses.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Helderski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Helderski.
Helderski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Helderski content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helderski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Helderski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Helderski has control of the leg.
Helderski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Helderski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Helderski wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Helderski prevents Williams from standing back up.
Helderski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helderski lands with some strikes.
Helderski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Helderski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams taking shots to the head.
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!
Helderski is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Helderski maintains control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helderski lands with some strikes.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams taking shots to the head.
Helderski with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams is rocked!
Williams tries to buck Helderski off but he can't manage it.
Helderski is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Helderski finish him?
Helderski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Helderski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Helderski content just to control the position here.
Helderski lands a couple of good shots and Williams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helderski scoring with big shots to the body. Williams is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Williams was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcin Helderski!
Marcin Helderski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and B A Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, B A Ware!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware throws a wild body kick that Steigelmann sees coming a mile off.
Ware throws a solid leg kick but Steigelmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ware.
Steigelmann has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Ware throws a looping overhand right but Steigelmann ducks down to avoid it.
Steigelmann scores with a hook.
Ware bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann thuds his shin into the meat of Ware's side.
Ware lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ware slips a jab and a cross from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ware looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steigelmann takes a swing at Ware's ribcage but misses.
Steigelmann throws a looping overhand right but Ware ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Ware moves out of range.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Ware should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steigelmann.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann sizes up Ware with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann swats away the attempt to clinch by Ware.
Ware throws a body kick that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a stiff right hand.
Ware's coach down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ware's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ware lands a body shot.
Ware uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a punch to the head.
Ware throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ware displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steigelmann throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ware. Those never looked like landing.
Steigelmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ware.
Steigelmann throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steigelmann lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Steigelmann scores with a body shot.
Steigelmann looks to land a right hand but Ware moved out of range.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steigelmann, right into the meat.
Ware shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Steigelmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ware takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Ware staying out of range there.
Steigelmann missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunnar Steigelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steigelmann scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steigelmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ware manages to avoid it.
Steigelmann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware 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.
Ware jabs Steigelmann right on the nose. Steigelmann blinks but takes it well.
Steigelmann looks to throw the jab but Ware is out of range.
Ware has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steigelmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Ware's head.
Steigelmann scores with a jab.
Steigelmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steigelmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Ware on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Steigelmann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ware takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with a right hand
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ware checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ware tries to work over Steigelmann's front leg with a kick but Steigelmann checks it.
Steigelmann jabs at Ware's body.
Steigelmann misses with a looping left.
Steigelmann feints and then cracks Ware's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ware down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ware might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Steigelmann has got the better of the exchanges.
Steigelmann misses with a body kick.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
enabling Ware to counter with a crisp jab.
Ware punishes Steigelmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Ware throws a leg kick
and Steigelmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steigelmann is looking to slow Ware down with leg kicks.
Steigelmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ware. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut
and Ware counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steigelmann slips under a jab from Ware.
Ware slips under a jab.
Ware uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ware counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Steigelmann slams his shin into Ware's torso.
Steigelmann misses with a double jab.
Steigelmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ware's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Ware has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a leg kick.
Gunnar Steigelmann is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ware.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Ware.
Nice uppercut there from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ware takes one to the chin there.
Ware slips under a jab.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Steigelmann misses.
Ware moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Steigelmann. That snapped Ware's head back.
Steigelmann tries to land a front kick but Ware steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ware throws a body kick that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ware looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann throws a lazy right hand but Ware sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steigelmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ware can do to turn this around?
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steigelmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steigelmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware throws the left hand but Steigelmann avoids the punch easily.
Steigelmann misses with a body kick.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann scores with a spinning back kick!
Steigelmann throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
Steigelmann looks to land a body kick but Ware moved away.
Steigelmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steigelmann connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steigelmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ware bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steigelmann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ware counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ware blocks the body kick.
Ware swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steigelmann delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Steigelmann.
Steigelmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ware under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut
and Ware counters with a good low kick that Steigelmann was not able to check.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann misses with an uppercut. Ware saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Steigelmann dominated that second round.
That's time! Steigelmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Steigelmann moves out of range of the body kick from Ware.
Ware slips a jab from Steigelmann.
Ware lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steigelmann's sensitive parts.
Steigelmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steigelmann throws a lazy body kick
and Ware counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Steigelmann.
A big right from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann thumps Ware with a low kick.
Ware turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steigelmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ware checks a low kick from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Steigelmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steigelmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Steigelmann misses
and Ware counters with a good, hard body kick but Steigelmann shrugs it off.
Ware misses with a low kick.
Steigelmann misses with a kick to the body.
Ware misses the jab.
Ware scores with a nice strike.
Ware blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steigelmann. Ware does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ware walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steigelmann.
Ware misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steigelmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ware cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
B A Ware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware drops his hands momentarily and Steigelmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ware on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann blocks a head kick by Ware.
Ware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ware throws a head kick that misses.
Steigelmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ware's calf.
Jab from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann sizes up Ware with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ware misses the shot to the body.
Ware on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steigelmann. Steigelmann obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Steigelmann there.
Ware swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Steigelmann. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware thows a body shot but no joy.
Ware has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steigelmann connects with a body shot.
Steigelmann jabs at Ware's body.
Ware lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Steigelmann.
A big left from Steigelmann misses.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Ware counters with a stiff right hand.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ware counters with a body kick.
Ware misses with a kick to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a nice leg kick.
Ware lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steigelmann misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steigelmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Steigelmann throws an off balance right hand
and Ware counters with a series of strikes. Steigelmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann throws the left hand but Ware avoids the punch easily.
Ware moves out of range as Steigelmann strikes.
Steigelmann throws a head kick that misses.
Ware looks to land a right hand but Steigelmann moved out of range.
Ware throws a push kick but Steigelmann slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ware, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ware 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.
Ware throws a leg kick
letting Steigelmann counter with a right hand.
Gunnar Steigelmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steigelmann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Steigelmann.
Well Steigelmann 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Steigelmann!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Steigelmann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley Nasir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ur Jarni throws a sloppy head kick and Nasir moves out of range easily.
Nasir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ur Jarni manages to avoid it.
Ur Jarni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nasir's coach down at Supremacy of Self- Pit Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nasir's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ur Jarni. Nasir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nasir avoids the head kick by Ur Jarni.
Nasir works Ur Jarni's body with a nice hook.
Ur Jarni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nasir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasir won't allow Ur Jarni to sweep him here.
Ur Jarni is working hard here to advance position.
Ur Jarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nasir's guard.
Nasir trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ur Jarni preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throwing strikes but missing.
Ur Jarni preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nasir holds on and takes a little breather.
Ur Jarni postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ur Jarni distracts Nasir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ur Jarni throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ur Jarni sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nasir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing that Ur Jarni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ur Jarni lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasir is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nasir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni lands strikes from half guard.
Nasir moves into full guard.
Nasir trying to control the position here.
Ur Jarni is looking to work some ground and pound but Nasir has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ur Jarni!
Nasir tries to control but Ur Jarni wriggling away.
Ur Jarni is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nasir lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nasir prevents Ur Jarni from getting the reversal.
Nasir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ur Jarni can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nasir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nasir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ur Jarni hang on?
Ur Jarni taking shots to the head.
Ur Jarni is rocked!
Nasir landing strikes from the mount and Ur Jarni is in trouble!
Oh Ur Jarni is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasir unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ur Jarni wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nasir celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Nasir!
Kingsley Nasir was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richmond Finch!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balkan is able to avoid easily.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Balkan throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch 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.
Balkan cracks Finch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finch moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Balkan misses the jab.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Finch slips the punch.
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Finch sees coming a mile off.
Balkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balkan cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch misses with a hook. Balkan ducked under it nicely.
Finch moves out of range as Balkan throws a body kick.
Finch throws a right hand that Balkan ducks under and follows up with a left that Balkan also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Finch's calf.
Finch throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
Balkan throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Nice shot lands for Balkan.
Good shot there by Balkan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Finch. Balkan shrugs it off though.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Finch.
Balkan throws a solid leg kick but Finch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balkan.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Finch tries to land a front kick but Balkan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Finch punishes Balkan's body with a nice straight punch.
Balkan throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch digs a good body shot into Balkan's ribs.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balkan throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Balkan misses with a straight right.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Finch!
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balkan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balkan throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkan manages to avoid it.
Finch scores with a body shot.
Balkan throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Balkan throws a sloppy body shot
and Finch counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lunges at Balkan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balkan's hand.
Finch lands a body shot.
Finch slips a jab from Balkan.
Balkan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Balkan dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Finch tries to bum rush Balkan with a series of wild strikes but Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Balkan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Balkan's head but Balkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balkan rather than just go for the knockout.
Finch lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch feints a jab promting Balkan to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balkan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Finch down.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Balkan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch 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.
Balkan wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Balkan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balkan tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finch lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finch takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Balkan.
Balkan throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Finch. That one must have hurt.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Balkan should have avoided that one.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkan.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balkan throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Balkan only half commits.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finch cracks Balkan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balkan throws a leg kick that misses.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balkan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Richmond Finch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch thuds a left hand into Balkan's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balkan, as that shot connected.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
and Balkan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Balkan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Balkan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkan blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Finch down.
Balkan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
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!
Finch misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkan.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Balkan throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch cracks a nice hook into Balkan's ribs.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch lands with a cross.
A jab lands there for Balkan.
Balkan slips under a jab from Finch.
Balkan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Finch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan slips a jab from Finch.
Finch throws a right hand that Balkan ducks under and follows up with a left that Balkan also avoids with ease.
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balkan lands the left hand.
Finch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balkan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Donk. Balkan catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balkan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Balkan throws a leg kick which misses Finch's front leg but catches the back leg as Finch tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a series of punches but Balkan moves out of range.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finch.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Finch is rocked!
Balkan swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Balkan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Finch throws a body punch but Balkan moves out of range.
Finch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balkan circles away quickly and effectively.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Finch.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balkan misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Balkan throws a head kick that misses.
Finch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balkan throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Balkan misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
Balkan throws a chopping leg kick but Finch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Balkan moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a jab to the body
enabling Balkan to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Balkan tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balkan throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch slips under a jab from Balkan.
Balkan throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Finch slips a jab from Balkan.
Balkan tries to score with a low kick but Finch moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Finch blocks the low kick.
Finch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balkan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balkan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Balkan.
Finch swinging wildly here.
Finch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balkan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Balkan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balkan.
Jami Balkan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan throws a low kick, looking for Finch's leg but Finch calmly moves out of range.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balkan lands a lovely overhand right.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Balkan connects with a single shot there.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Balkan throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Finch misses.
Balkan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balkan throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a nice body shot.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Balkan avoids the body shot from Finch.
A left lands for Finch.
Balkan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balkan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkan slips a straight right by Finch.
Richmond Finch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balkan lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Balkan misses with a hook to the body
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Balkan throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick from Balkan.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balkan under the eye.
Balkan moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balkan tries to land a front kick but Finch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balkan throws a body kick that misses.
Balkan looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jami Balkan.
Well Finch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HammerFall - Head Over Heels. Chocolate Al is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon closes the distance and pushes Al back into the cage.
Al misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Al misses with some punches.
Payakaroon misses with an elbow strike.
Al misses with some punches.
Al throws a head punch that misses.
Al swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Al lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon looking for a takedown.
Al struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch.
Al misses with the head strike.
Al makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon - that landed with a thud.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands an elbow that stopped Al in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Al escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al moves away.
Jab by Al.
Al chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payakaroon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Al.
Payakaroon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Al throws a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Payakaroon.
Chocolate Al is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payakaroon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Al was well out of range.
Al rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Payakaroon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Al fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al.
Nice shot lands for Al.
Jab from Payakaroon.
Al scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payakaroon in his tracks.
Al lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon moves into range and clinches up with Al.
Payakaroon blocking some punches.
Al lands a body shot.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al cracks Payakaroon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Al has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Payakaroon to stand back up!
Payakaroon is rocked!
Al moves in close and cracks Payakaroon with a massive right hand! Payakaroon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Al!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chocolate Al!
Chocolate Al is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Chocolate Al 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin has chosen Prelude 12 by Styx as his entrance music. 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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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
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Lunar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lunar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thermandin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thermandin moves out of range as Lunar throws a body kick.
Lunar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lunar walks into a straight right hand from Thermandin.
Thermandin moves in looking to clinch but Lunar pushes him off.
Lunar blocks a head kick by Thermandin.
Lunar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lunar.
Thermandin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thermandin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thermandin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lunar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermandin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lunar.
Lunar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thermandin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thermandin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin throws a strike but Lunar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lunar trying to control but Thermandin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lunar stays in close to Thermandin's body and controls the position.
Lunar trying to control the position from guard on top but Thermandin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucas Lunar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lunar, right into the meat.
Thermandin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thermandin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lunar looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermandin is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lunar blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar blocks a head kick by Thermandin.
Thermandin darts in trying to clinch
and Lunar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lunar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thermandin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lunar.
Thermandin throws a low kick but Lunar moves out of range easily.
Lunar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucas Lunar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thermandin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lunar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Thermandin misses.
Thermandin shoots in for a takedown but Lunar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lunar connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thermandin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lunar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lunar misses with a body kick.
Thermandin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thermandin fails with a takedown attempt.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Lunar.
Thermandin misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thermandin throws a nice looking combination but Lunar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Thermandin.
Lunar lands a head kick. Thermandin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lunar. Thermandin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Twelf Thermandin has been cut.
Thermandin wants to clinch up but Lunar keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lunar.
Nice cross by Thermandin.
Lunar misses with a straight right.
Thermandin clobbers Lunar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick lands from Lunar.
No luck for Thermandin with that takedown attempt.
Lunar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thermandin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lunar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thermandin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lunar is looking to wear down Thermandin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thermandin.
Thermandin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lunar misses the jab.
Lucas Lunar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thermandin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thermandin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lunar takes a swing at Thermandin's ribcage but misses.
Lunar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thermandin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lunar checks a leg kick.
Lunar thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lunar.
Thermandin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lunar's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar keeps the fight on the outside.
Thermandin moves in looking to clinch but Lunar pushes him off.
Thermandin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thermandin checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Lunar slams his shin into Thermandin's torso.
Lunar loads up on a big right hand but Thermandin slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lunar misses with a left hand
and Thermandin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab lands there for Thermandin.
Lunar throws a leg kick but Thermandin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lunar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thermandin is out of range.
Lunar misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thermandin lands a high kick!
A low kick from Lunar is predictable there
and Thermandin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lunar fakes the leg kick and cracks Thermandin in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lunar, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lunar.
Lunar misses with a kick to the body.
Thermandin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lunar digs a good hook to Thermandin's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermandin is looking to slow Lunar down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lunar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lunar misses with a lunging right hand
and Thermandin counters with a good low kick that Lunar was not able to check.
Thermandin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lunar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thermandin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lunar.
Lunar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lunar with a hook.
Thermandin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thermandin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lunar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lunar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thermandin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lunar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Twelf Thermandin's cut.
That's time! Lunar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thermandin misses with a hook
and Lunar counters with a right hand to the body.
Thermandin forces Lunar back against the cage and clinches.
Lunar avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Thermandin takes a shot to the head.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thermandin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lunar backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lunar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thermandin scoring well with a low kick there.
Lucas Lunar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lunar lands a lovely overhand right.
Lunar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thermandin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thermandin fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Thermandin misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Lunar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thermandin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Thermandin blocks the leg kick.
Lunar thows a body shot but no joy.
Lunar misses with a straight right.
Lunar cracks Thermandin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thermandin throws out a loose jab but Lunar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lunar - that will leave a mark!
Thermandin is looking to clinch but Lunar is avoiding it.
Lunar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thermandin.
Thermandin tries to clinch there but Lunar circles away.
Lunar throws a low kick but Thermandin moves out of range easily.
Twelf Thermandin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lunar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thermandin throws a looping overhand right but Lunar ducks down to avoid it.
Lunar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thermandin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thermandin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lunar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermandin.
Lunar just misses with a punch to the body.
Thermandin scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lunar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thermandin takes one to the chin there.
Lunar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lunar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thermandin doesn't seem phased though.
Lunar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thermandin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lunar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thermandin.
Thermandin tries to clinch there but Lunar circles away.
Thermandin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lunar ducks under a wild hook from Thermandin.
Thermandin tests Lunar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thermandin tries to work over Lunar's front leg with a kick but Lunar checks it.
Lunar throws a head kick but Thermandin moves out of range.
Lunar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands with a straight right. Lunar didn't see that one coming.
Thermandin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Thermandin.
Thermandin is looking to clinch but Lunar is avoiding it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good shot there by Lunar.
Lunar throws a body punch but Thermandin moves out of range.
Lunar misses with a hook to the body
and Thermandin counters with an inside leg kick.
Thermandin scores with a push kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermandin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lunar. Thermandin shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Lunar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lunar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lunar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lockley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capwell comes to the cage accompanied by The Haunted - 99. Lockley has chosen Disney's Gummy Bears Intro (Rus) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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38
260 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mason Capwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Lockley!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capwell lands with a nice body punch.
Lockley lands with a cross.
Capwell lands with a shot to the body.
Capwell gets a clinch.
Lockley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lockley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lockley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lockley.
Lockley tries to throw a body punch but Capwell avoids it by throwing Lockley back against the cage.
Capwell is stalling here.
Capwell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lockley is keeping busy.
Lockley misses with a body punch.
Capwell has clasped his hands together around Lockley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Capwell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Capwell.
Lockley tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Capwell is putting a hurting on Lockley here, landing some big shots from side control.
Capwell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Capwell'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.
Capwell lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockley can't do much from the bottom here.
Capwell working the body and head with strikes.
Capwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lockley parries the strikes from Capwell easily there. Capwell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lockley to escape.
Lockley tries to buck Capwell off but Capwell is having none of it.
Lockley defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capwell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Capwell looks up at the clock and then as Lockley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Capwell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Capwell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Capwell landing strikes.
It looks like Kevin Lockley has been cut.
Lockley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capwell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Capwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockley keeps working.
Capwell cracks Lockley with a big right hand but Lockley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lockley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lockley regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley is looking to escape.
Capwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Capwell 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.
Capwell trying to control from half guard but Lockley is working away.
Capwell controlling the action here.
Capwell is trying to control. Lockley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason Capwell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lockley tries to land a front kick but Capwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lockley misses with a wild body shot.
Lockley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Capwell tries to clinch there but Lockley circles away.
Lockley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capwell scores with a hook to the body. Lockley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lockley walks into a left hand.
Lockley throws a chopping leg kick but Capwell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capwell.
Capwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Capwell throws a poor cross that misses
and Lockley counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Capwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Lockley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Capwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lockley lands a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lockley.
Capwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockley lands the left hand.
Lockley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lockley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Capwell lands a head shot.
Lockley just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Capwell finds it's target.
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!
Lockley throws a body kick that misses.
Capwell looks to throw the jab but Lockley is out of range.
Capwell throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockley lands a jab to the nose.
Capwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lockley was well out of range. Poor timing from Capwell.
Capwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lockley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capwell throws out the jab.
Capwell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lockley throws a series of punches but Capwell avoids them all with ease.
Capwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lockley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Capwell is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockley lands a body shot.
Lockley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Capwell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lockley throws a low kick but Capwell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capwell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Capwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capwell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Capwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lockley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lockley wants to get back to full guard.
Lockley is holding on to half guard well.
Lockley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capwell.
Lockley trying to hold on to Capwell's head to control him but Capwell postures up.
Capwell working over Lockley with some ground and pound. Lockley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Capwell postures up in Lockley's guard and throws a big left but Lockley blocks it.
Capwell wants to control from the top but Lockley keeps moving.
Lockley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lockley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capwell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Capwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lockley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Capwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Capwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Capwell stopping the sweep attempt from Lockley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lockley tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Lockley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Lockley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Capwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lockley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Capwell throws a body punch but Lockley moves out of range.
Capwell lands a jab to the nose.
Kevin Lockley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Capwell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lockley - the referee stops the clock and Capwell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lockley. Capwell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Capwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lockley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Capwell lands a body shot.
Capwell misses with a body shot.
Lockley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capwell.
Capwell checks a low kick from Lockley.
Kevin Lockley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lockley.
Capwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lockley finds it's way round the side to connect with Capwell's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Capwell is out of range.
Capwell closes the distance and clinches up with Lockley, looking for a takedown. Capwell pushes Lockley against the cage but Lockley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capwell walks into a straight right hand from Lockley.
Capwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockley rushes Capwell with punches - Capwell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Capwell goes down! Lockley follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Lockley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bison Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bison Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo misses with a looping left.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Congo throws a jab when Bradley was well out of range.
Congo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo gets caught flat footed, as Bradley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Congo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Congo pulls Bradley in close to his closed guard and prevents Bradley from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Congo stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
Congo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley has his hands on Congo's head, controlling the position.
Ghengis Congo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Congo throws the left hand but Bradley avoids the punch easily.
Bradley feints and as Congo raises his hands in defense, Bradley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bradley postures up in Congo's guard and throws a big left but Congo blocks it.
Congo is controlling Bradley's posture.
Bradley trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley won't allow Congo to sweep him here.
Bradley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bradley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradley looking to sit in guard and control but Congo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bradley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley working for a triangle but Congo defends it easily.
Bradley managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bison Bradley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bradley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Congo pinned against the cage. Congo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Congo tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley lands with a kick to the ribs.
Congo throws a head kick but Bradley moves out of range.
Congo throws a nice looking combination but Bradley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bradley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Congo gets a clinch.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradley struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Congo tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bison Bradley has been cut.
Bradley wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Congo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ghengis Congo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bison Bradley.
Bradley tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo scores a nice knee to the body.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
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!
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Congo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Congo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Congo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradley's face.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Bradley won't want to take too many of those.
Congo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Congo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bradley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Congo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Congo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Congo avoiding damage as Bradley throws knees to the body.
Congo working Bradley over with knees to the body.
Congo landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Congo lands a body shot.
Congo lands a nice elbow.
Congo drops Bradley with a big knee straight up the middle! Bradley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bradley is rocked!
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Bradley is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Congo cracks Bradley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bradley falls to his knees and Congo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Congo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ghengis Congo thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guntur Llaripukinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llaripukinen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Guntur Llaripukinen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Guntur Llaripukinen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llaripukinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lindros.
It looks like Guntur Llaripukinen has been cut.
Llaripukinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lindros is out of range.
Eric Lindros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llaripukinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Llaripukinen. That's going to slow Lindros down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindros throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Llaripukinen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Eric Lindros has been cut.
Llaripukinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Lindros's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Llaripukinen does no damage.
Lindros loads up on a big right hand but Llaripukinen slips the punch.
Llaripukinen fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Llaripukinen misses.
Llaripukinen throws the left hand but Lindros avoids the punch easily.
Llaripukinen misses with a wild body shot.
Lindros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Llaripukinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lindros misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindros scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llaripukinen. Lindros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Llaripukinen is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindros.
Llaripukinen thows a body kick. Lindros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Llaripukinen drops Lindros with a beautiful combination! Lindros stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Llaripukinen is looking for the KO!
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!
Lindros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lindros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Llaripukinen throws the kick towards the body but Lindros avoids it.
Lindros throws a head kick but Llaripukinen moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Llaripukinen. That's going to slow Lindros down.
Lindros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lindros throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lindros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lindros misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindros scores with a punch to the head.
Lindros jabs Llaripukinen right on the nose. Llaripukinen blinks but takes it well.
Llaripukinen misses the jab.
Lindros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Llaripukinen throws a right and a left that Lindros avoids nicely.
Llaripukinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindros misses with a leg kick
and Llaripukinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lindros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Llaripukinen throws a hook but Lindros avoids it easily.
Lindros connects with a leg kick. Llaripukinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lindros motions for Llaripukinen to come forward. Lindros throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Llaripukinen throws a series of punches but Lindros avoids them all with ease.
Lindros throws a push kick but Llaripukinen slaps the foot to one side.
Llaripukinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindros moves out of range as Llaripukinen strikes.
Lindros throws a jab when Llaripukinen was well out of range.
Lindros throws a right and a left that Llaripukinen avoids nicely.
Lindros swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Llaripukinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindros.
Nice body kick from Lindros.
Lindros throws a hook to the side of Llaripukinen's head but Llaripukinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llaripukinen connects with a right hand. Lindros shakes it off.
Lindros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lindros just misses with a punch to the body.
Llaripukinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindros.
Lindros misses the shot to the body.
Lindros tries to work over Llaripukinen's front leg with a kick but Llaripukinen checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindros moves out of range as Llaripukinen strikes.
Llaripukinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lindros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindros is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindros gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Llaripukinen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Lindros wakes up just in time to hear Llaripukinen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guntur Llaripukinen!
A victorious Guntur Llaripukinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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