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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom DeNardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dom DeNardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari throws a body punch but DeNardo moves out of range.
DeNardo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kottari to the mat! Kottari manages to get full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
DeNardo wants to control from the top but Kottari keeps moving.
Kottari looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeNardo is one step ahead there.
DeNardo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kottari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeNardo stays in close to Kottari's body and controls the position.
Dom DeNardo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
DeNardo is looking to chop away at Kottari's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeNardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kottari is in DeNardo's guard.
DeNardo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kottari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kottari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kottari trying to control but DeNardo is working from the bottom.
Kottari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNardo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kottari has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bad Pluto!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kottari scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kottari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kottari is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNardo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kottari.
Kottari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeNardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeNardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeNardo pulls Kottari in close to prevent any damage.
Kottari throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kottari postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kottari is in close to DeNardo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari throws a strike but DeNardo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DeNardo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kottari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that DeNardo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kottari works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeNardo is pushing down on Kottari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kottari is fighting to maintain full guard but DeNardo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kottari is looking for a sweep. DeNardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kottari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari tries to get to full guard but DeNardo has control of the leg.
DeNardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kottari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNardo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kottari wants to get back to full guard.
Kottari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of DeNardo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take DeNardo's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Kottari manages to miss with strikes from the back.
DeNardo just trying to survive but Kottari is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rami Kottari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
That kick from DeNardo tenderised Kottari's leg. Kottari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kottari throws a body punch but DeNardo moves out of range.
Kottari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kottari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
DeNardo connects with a solid leg kick.
DeNardo lands the left hand.
DeNardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kottari.
DeNardo leaves Kottari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNardo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DeNardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeNardo avoids the body shot from Kottari.
DeNardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo lands a slapping body shot.
Kottari throws a big shot that misses.
DeNardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeNardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kottari lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNardo.
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!
DeNardo scores with a punch to the head.
DeNardo jabs at Kottari's body.
Kottari misses with a hook. DeNardo ducked under it nicely.
DeNardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeNardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kottari's sensitive parts.
Dom DeNardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kottari fails with a takedown attempt.
Kottari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kottari if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from DeNardo.
Dom DeNardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNardo moves into the clinch.
Kottari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kottari stalling the fight.
DeNardo throws a head punch that misses.
DeNardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeNardo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNardo controlling the action here for a moment.
DeNardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dom DeNardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kottaris head.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
DeNardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kottari uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kottari.
DeNardo working aggressively here.
Kottari blocks an uppercut.
Kottari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kottari uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNardo lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kottari backwards.
That has opened up Rami Kottari's cut even more.
DeNardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kottari backwards.
DeNardo gets through Kottari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kottari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kottari is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dom DeNardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rami Kottari.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeNardo as Kottari tries to tie him up.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNardo lands with a short shot to the head.
DeNardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kottari's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom DeNardo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rami Kottari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from DeNardo.
Kottari misses the jab.
Kottari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeNardo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kottari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DeNardo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kottari throws a shot from downtown. DeNardo moves away and avoids it.
DeNardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeNardo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kottari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kottari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kottari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from DeNardo.
Kottari throws a body punch but DeNardo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by DeNardo.
DeNardo dips to his left and cracks Kottari with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNardo delivers a nice body kick.
DeNardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kottari.
Kottari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeNardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeNardo throws a sloppy head kick and Kottari moves out of range easily.
DeNardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeNardo throws a head kick that misses.
DeNardo digs a good hook to Kottari's body.
DeNardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! DeNardo slams his shin into Kottari's torso.
DeNardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeNardo dips to his left and cracks Kottari with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kottari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeNardo clinches up with Kottari and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from DeNardo.
DeNardo stalls.
Kottari is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from DeNardo.
DeNardo scores with a shoulder strike.
DeNardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kottari backwards.
DeNardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kottari backwards.
DeNardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kottari takes a shot to the head.
A short right from DeNardo.
A short uppercut from DeNardo.
DeNardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kottari can do to turn this around?
Kottari looking to stall.
DeNardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kottari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bit of stalling here from DeNardo.
DeNardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeNardo presses Kottari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, DeNardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeNardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kottari backwards.
DeNardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeNardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNardo scores with a shot to the side of Kottari's head.
Kottari is rocked!
The cut above Rami Kottari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNardo.
DeNardo tries to throw a body punch but Kottari avoids it by throwing DeNardo back against the cage.
DeNardo lands a left hand.
Kottari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kottari misses with the head strike.
DeNardo stalling against the cage.
DeNardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kottari uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeNardo lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dom DeNardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeNardo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom DeNardo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (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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BJJ Red Belt
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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
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pegas is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Pegas blocks the body kick.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pegas on the side of the head.
Pegas drops Da Silva with a beautiful combination! Da Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pegas is looking for the KO!
Da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Santiago Da Silva has been cut.
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!
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Pegas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Pegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegas moves out of range of the body kick from Da Silva.
Pegas lands a jab.
Pegas connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pegas. Pegas obviously looking to wear him down.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pegas! Da Silva is out on his feet! Pegas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Da Silva is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Da Silva is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Pegas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Duch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Cage's 4'33". 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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryszard Duch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stonedberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Duch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stonedberg wants to stand up but Duch is controlling him.
Duch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stonedberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duch has Stonedberg in his guard.
My spies in GTi 888 inform me that Stonedberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stonedberg looking to improve position, pressing down on Duch's thigh with his hand. Duch seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Stonedberg paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Stonedberg's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Duch picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryszard Duch!
Ryszard Duch tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa's entrance music is Koopa Troopa. A fine choice. Mcracken has chosen 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Troopa circles away.
Donk. Mcracken catches Troopa right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcracken. That snapped Troopa's head back.
Mcracken throws a low kick but Troopa avoids it.
Mcracken misses with a body shot.
Mcracken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcracken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troopa throws out the jab.
Mcracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcracken tries to land a leg kick but Troopa saw it coming and moves away.
Mcracken moves out of range of the leg kick from Troopa.
Mcracken connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcracken slips a straight right by Troopa.
Mcracken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mcracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcracken looks for a takedown but Troopa sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken jabs at Troopa's body.
Mcracken moves into the clinch.
Troopa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcracken pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Troopa misses.
Troopa tries to keep at a distance but Mcracken has taken the fight into the clinch.
Troopa tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcracken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Mcracken.
Troopa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Troopa prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Troopa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mcracken blocks a body shot from Troopa.
Mcracken lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Koopa Troopa has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcracken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koopa Troopa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Troopa.
Troopa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Troopa takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Mcracken.
Troopa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcracken is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Mcracken's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mcracken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Troopa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mcracken.
Troopa goes for a takedown attempt but Mcracken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcracken scores with the left hand. Troopa knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa closes the distance and clinches up with Mcracken, looking for a takedown. Troopa pushes Mcracken against the cage but Mcracken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Troopa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Troopa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mcracken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mcracken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mcracken gets a clinch.
Troopa stops a takedown attempt from Mcracken.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Troopa avoids it.
Mcracken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcracken.
Troopa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcracken has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Troopa regains guard immediately.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Troopa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcracken throws an elbow that misses. Troopa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mcracken's guard. Nice move by Troopa!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcracken is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troopa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troopa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcracken.
Mcracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Troopa is retaining full guard.
Troopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcracken is pushing down on Troopa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Troopa is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcracken has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcracken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troopa tries to roll over but Mcracken keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Troopa feints and as Mcracken raises his hands in defense, Troopa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Troopa looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcracken pulls Troopa in close to his closed guard and prevents Troopa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Troopa trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Troopa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcracken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troopa trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Koopa Troopa.
Mcracken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Troopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcracken lands a nice shot to the body.
Troopa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcracken moves out of range of the body kick.
Phil Mcracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troopa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcracken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mcracken lands a jab.
Mcracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troopa.
Troopa scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa throws a leg kick which misses Mcracken's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcracken tries to avoid it.
Troopa throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken moves out of range easily.
Mcracken scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Mcracken looks to land a left hand but Troopa moved out of range nicely.
Mcracken fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Troopa to the ground. Mcracken is now in Troopa's guard.
Troopa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcracken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Troopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcracken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Troopa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mcracken cracks Troopa with a big elbow.
Phil Mcracken has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa regains half guard.
Troopa is refusing to be controlled, as Mcracken sits in half guard.
Troopa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Troopa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcracken passes Troopa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Troopa is refusing to be controlled, as Mcracken sits in half guard.
Mcracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Troopa defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troopa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcracken wants to work for an arm triangle but Troopa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcracken wants to take a breather but Troopa is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troopa tries to roll over but Mcracken keeps him under control.
Mcracken is trying to control the action in half guard but Troopa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koopa Troopa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcracken tries to sprawl but Troopa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Troopa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcracken is positioning himself well to prevent Troopa advancing to mount.
Troopa throwing shots but Mcracken is blocking nicely.
Mcracken tries to get to full guard but Troopa has control of the leg.
Troopa trying to control from half guard but Mcracken is working away.
Troopa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mcracken has recovered full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Troopa throws a big elbow that misses.
Troopa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcracken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Troopa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcracken controlling Troopa's posture.
Troopa with a nice head shot there.
Mcracken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koopa Troopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troopa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Troopa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Troopa being controlled here momentarily.
Troopa looking to sit in guard and control but Mcracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Troopa has momentary wrist control but Mcracken slips an elbow through the middle.
Troopa is trying to keep Mcracken in close.
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Troopa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Troopa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcracken works over Troopa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken postures up in Troopa's guard and throws a big left but Troopa blocks it.
Troopa looking to control.
Troopa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Troopa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troopa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcracken defends it easily.
Troopa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcracken defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troopa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Koopa Troopa.
Well Mcracken 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mcracken!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kid Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morris's choice of entrance music: Clique . 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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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leroy Morris!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Funkyama as Morris shoots in.
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funkyama misses with a hook
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Funkyama is just riding it out for now. Morris eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Morris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Morris seems to be working for a kimura but Funkyama defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris content to control rather than advance.
Morris is keen to just control but Funkyama is a slippery customer.
Morris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Morris is looking for a kimura but Funkyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morris to get the leverage.
Morris controlling the action here.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Morris is looking for a kimura here.
Morris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Morris is trying to work for a kimura but Funkyama is defending well.
Morris is controlling the pace.
Morris trying to control from half guard but Funkyama is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris controlling the action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leroy Morris wasn't active enough on the ground.
Morris looks to land a combination but Funkyama avoids it well.
We've been told by Funkyama's head coaches at Bad Pluto! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Funkyama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funkyama circles away.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Funkyama.
Funkyama thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Funkyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Funkyama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leroy Morris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morris tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morris is working to tighten his grip on Funkyama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Funkyama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Morris is really squeezing tight and eventually Funkyama passes out! Morris breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leroy Morris!
Leroy Morris made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'What a great way to start the year huh? Winning against one of the top guys in the division, in my first fight for Ascension: Europa.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fybra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fybra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crippled Black Phoenix / Born In a Hurricane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Fybra!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravinoff staying out of range there.
Kravinoff misses with a wild body shot.
Fybra keeps Kravinoff at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Kravinoff there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kravinoff throws a front kick aimed at Fybra's knee but Fybra avoids it well.
Fybra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kravinoff at a distance.
Fybra lands with an overhand left.
Fybra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fybra connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravinoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kravinoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fybra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kravinoff 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.
Kravinoff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fybra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kravinoff.
Fybra lands a front kick.
Kravinoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fybra.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fybra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fybra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kravinoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fybra. Fybra obviously looking to wear him down.
Kravinoff stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fybra.
Fybra scores with a nice strike.
Fybra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Michael Fybra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravinoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fybra.
Kravinoff throws the left hand but Fybra avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fybra. That's going to slow Kravinoff down.
Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Fybra is just out of range.
Fybra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kravinoff misses with an uppercut. Fybra saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fybra.
Kravinoff wants to slow Fybra down by chopping away at his legs.
Fybra tries a low kick but Kravinoff avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Fybra.
A good leg kick by Fybra.
Kravinoff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fybra is out of range and Kravinoff settles back down.
Fybra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kravinoff walks into a jab.
Kravinoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Fybra.
Fybra cracks Kravinoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fybra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fybra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fybra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fybra takes a shot to the head.
Fybra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fybra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fybra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravinoff.
Fybra works on Kravinoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Fybra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra tries to throw a body punch but Kravinoff avoids it by throwing Fybra back against the cage.
Fybra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravinoff's elbow.
Kravinoff prevents a body shot from Fybra.
Fybra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kravinoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Fybra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fybra pushes Kravinoff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kravinoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kravinoff.
Fybra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kravinoff tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kravinoff back against the cage.
Kravinoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fybra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fybra presses Kravinoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fybra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fybra lands a right hand.
Fybra misses with the head strike.
Kravinoff tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kravinoff back against the cage.
Fybra scores with a hook to the body.
Kravinoff is breathing heavily.
Fybra gets through Kravinoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fybra scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Fybra.
Kravinoff prevents a body shot from Fybra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fybra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kravinoff.
Kravinoff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravinoff controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Kravinoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fybra works on Kravinoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the head.
Kravinoff blocking some punches.
Kravinoff throws a head punch that misses.
Fybra tries to throw a body punch but Kravinoff avoids it by throwing Fybra back against the cage.
Kravinoff misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kravinoff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fybra.
Kravinoff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Fybra - that landed with a thud.
Fybra misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fybra lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fybra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fybra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kravinoff backwards.
Fybra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fybra scores with a shot to the side of Kravinoff's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fybra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fybra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fybra. That's going to slow Kravinoff down.
Fybra connects with a solid leg kick.
Fybra tries a head kick but it misses.
Fybra checks a low kick from Kravinoff.
Fybra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravinoff scores with a nice body kick.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fybra cracks Kravinoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Kravinoff blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Kravinoff misses its intended target.
Kravinoff misses the jab.
Fybra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fybra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fybra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fybra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravinoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fybra lands a glancing blow to the side of Kravinoff's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fybra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Fybra there.
Kravinoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Michael Fybra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fybra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Fybra.
Fybra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fybra, right into the meat.
Kravinoff walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fybra.
Fybra thumps Kravinoff with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fybra checks a leg kick.
Fybra thuds a left hand into Kravinoff's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fybra tries to clinch up.
Fybra connects with a leg kick. Kravinoff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kravinoff misses with a hook to the body
and Fybra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fybra.
Fybra struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravinoff controls his hands.
Kravinoff tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kravinoff back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fybra cracks Kravinoff with a nice body shot.
Fybra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kravinoff blocking some punches.
Fybra presses Kravinoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fybra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the head.
Fybra lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravinoff backwards.
Fybra cracks Kravinoff with a nice body shot.
Fybra presses Kravinoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Fybra.
Fybra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fybra struggles to land a body shot inside as Kravinoff controls his hands.
Fybra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fybra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Fybra.
Fybra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kravinoff or not.
Fybra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Fybra.
Nice body punch from Fybra - that landed with a thud.
Fybra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fybra scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fybra lands with a left to the head.
Michael Fybra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fybra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fybra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fybra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fybra tries to throw a body punch but Kravinoff avoids it by throwing Fybra back against the cage.
Kravinoff blocking some punches.
Fybra misses with the head strike.
Kravinoff is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fybra's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kravinoff throws a head punch that misses.
Fybra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kravinoff backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fybra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fybra.
Kravinoff is trying to pull guard but Fybra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravinoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fybra has a couple of punches blocked by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kravinoff back against the cage.
Kravinoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fybra misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Fybra.
Kravinoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fybra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fybra lands a right hand.
Kravinoff is rocked!
Kravinoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Kravinoff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kravinoff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fybra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kravinoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Fybra presses Kravinoff against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fybra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kravinoff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fybra can't find room to land a body shot as Kravinoff controls the action.
Fybra tries to work over Kravinoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Fybra.
A left hand lands to the body for Fybra.
Fybra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kravinoff.
Fybra lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Fybra.
A short body shot lands from Fybra as the two fighters clinch.
Fybra lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fybra lands with a left to the head.
Fybra misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fybra.
Nice body punch from Fybra.
Fybra misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fybra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fybra sizes up Kravinoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fybra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravinoff. That did some damage!
Michael Fybra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravinoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fybra was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravinoff.
Fybra misses with the combination.
Fybra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fybra drives through and clinches with Kravinoff against the cage.
Fybra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kravinoff backwards.
Kravinoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kravinoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fybra blocking some punches.
Kravinoff blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fybra.
Kravinoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fybra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fybra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fybra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kravinoff's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravinoff blocking some punches.
Kravinoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fybra tries to work over Kravinoff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fybra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kravinoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravinoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fybra misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fybra.
Kravinoff tries to throw a body punch but Fybra avoids it by throwing Kravinoff back against the cage.
Fybra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fybra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fybra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fybra misses with a body punch.
Fybra scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kravinoff fails to land.
Fybra misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Fybra.
Kravinoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fybra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kravinoff can't find room to land a body shot as Fybra controls the action.
Fybra misses with some punches.
Michael Fybra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a head punch that misses.
Kravinoff misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kravinoff.
Fybra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kravinoff is trying to pull guard but Fybra turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kravinoff misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kravinoff fails to land.
Kravinoff has a couple of punches blocked by Fybra.
Fybra scores with a shoulder strike.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravinoff lands a right hand.
It looks like Michael Fybra has been cut.
Kravinoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sergei Kravinoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravinoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fybra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fybra - that landed with a thud.
Kravinoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravinoff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fybra can't find room to land a body shot as Kravinoff controls the action.
Fybra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kravinoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Kravinoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Fybra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kravinoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Kravinoff fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fybra prevents a body shot from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kravinoff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravinoff goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fybra has a couple of punches blocked by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kravinoff fails to land.
Kravinoff misses with a body punch.
Kravinoff missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kravinoff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fybra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kravinoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Fybra uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Fybra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fybra 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Fybra!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Fybra 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Yard Father has chosen Saigon - Get Busy as his entrance music. Saigon The Yard Father told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon The Yard Father!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Yard Father shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Yard Father trying to control the position from guard on top but Banas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Yard Father has picked Banas up and slammed him! Banas can't keep hold of the triangle and The Yard Father manages to pass to side control!
Banas tries to buck The Yard Father off but The Yard Father is having none of it.
The Yard Father tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Yard Father has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Yard Father is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Yard Father working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banas is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas struggling a bit here.
Banas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Yard Father has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Yard Father trying to control the position but Banas is working away.
The Yard Father tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Yard Father tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banas is looking to regain half guard here but The Yard Father keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas wants to control but The Yard Father postures up.
Banas tries to improve position but can't.
The Yard Father thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Yard Father wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banas, who protects the arm well.
The Yard Father looking to control but instead Banas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Banas gets back to full guard.
Banas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banas wants to get back to his feet but The Yard Father is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Yard Father has gone for a leg lock! Banas slips out almost immediately though and dives into The Yard Father's guard.
The Yard Father looking to control.
The Yard Father is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Yard Father's head.
The Yard Father working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The Yard Father is looking for a triangle here but Banas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Yard Father is looking to regain half guard here but Banas keeps moving and retains side control.
The Yard Father is not content to let Banas control the position.
Banas looks up at the clock and then as The Yard Father takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Yard Father gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Yard Father manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saigon The Yard Father dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Yard Father takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banas just misses with a punch to the body.
The Yard Father gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banas.
The Yard Father is looking for a takedown.
Banas lands with a right to the head.
The Yard Father drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saigon The Yard Father.
Banas slowing the pace effectively.
Banas wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banas just leaning against The Yard Father, taking a breather.
The Yard Father can't get the takedown.
Banas is pressed up against the cage. The Yard Father has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banas down to the mat. Banas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Yard Father doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banas counters with a big head kick but The Yard Father shrugs it off.
The Yard Father tries for a takedown but Banas circles away easily
and Banas counters with a leg kick.
The Yard Father fails with the takedown
and Banas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banas throws out a leg kick but The Yard Father moves out of range and Banas only half commits.
Banas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Yard Father misses with a takedown
and Banas counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Banas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banas.
Banas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Yard Father or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Yard Father is trying to drag Banas to the mat but Banas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banas.
Banas scores with a hook to the body.
The Yard Father is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banas is defending well.
Banas stalling the fight.
The Yard Father tries to score a body lock takedown but Banas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banas lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Banas - that landed with a thud.
The Yard Father is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banas lands with a light punch inside.
Banas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Yard Father backwards.
Banas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banas has The Yard Father pushed against the cage.
Banas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas lands a hook that snaps the head of The Yard Father backwards.
Banas has a couple of punches blocked by The Yard Father.
Banas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Yard Father's elbow.
The Yard Father is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banas pushes The Yard Father back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banas lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Yard Father backwards.
The Yard Father is working for takedown but Banas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banas has The Yard Father pressed against the cage.
The Yard Father has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banas lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Yard Father is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Yard Father is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banas is defending well.
The Yard Father is still on wobbly legs! Can Banas finish him?
The Yard Father has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Yard Father with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banas lands a leg kick that knocks The Yard Father off balance momentarily.
Banas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banas pounces like a tiger and cracks The Yard Father with a vicious hook! The Yard Father is down but not out! Banas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artur Banas!
Artur Banas retains his bantamweight title!
Artur Banas gave a mention to Meet the Future in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiteru Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm comes into the arena with David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here blaring out of the sound system. Goto has chosen Japanese Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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156 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Yoshiteru Goto!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm walks into a straight right hand from Goto.
Goto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grimm. Grimm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Goto. That one must have hurt.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm misses the body punch
and Goto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grimm really felt that one!
Goto closes the distance and clinches.
Goto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grimm fails to land.
Goto avoiding damage as Grimm throws knees to the body.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimm.
Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Goto.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goto avoids it.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Goto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto gets through Grimm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goto leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goto lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto is struggling to control the position.
Goto tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goto throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimm.
Grimm blocks a body shot from Goto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goto.
Goto blocking some punches.
A short right from Goto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Goto on the inside.
Grimm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimm looking to throw knees to the head but Goto is blocking nicely.
Grimm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goto lands with a left to the head.
Goto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goto blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goto working aggressively here.
Goto lands a body shot.
A short left from Goto.
Grimm trying to land knees to the body.
Grimm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goto letting Grimm take a breather here.
Goto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimm's elbow.
Goto prevents Grimm from breaking the clinch.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Goto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goto scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Grimm.
Grimm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goto misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goto is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimm.
Grimm misses with some punches.
Grimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goto is defending well for now.
Grimm looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goto lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
Grimm lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Goto.
A nice left hand lands by Goto.
Grimm can't break the clinch.
Grimm tries a body shot but Goto blocks it.
Grimm tries to work over Goto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goto blocks an elbow strike from Grimm.
Goto wants to stall.
Goto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goto.
Goto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries a knee to the head but Goto blocks it.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goto fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimm backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goto avoids it.
Goto lands with a short shot to the head.
Goto lands with a light punch inside.
Grimm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
Grimm misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm has Goto pushed against the cage.
Goto scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Goto.
Grimm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goto backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goto throws a leg kick which misses Grimm's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimm tries to avoid it.
Goto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goto, right into the meat.
Grimm works the jab nicely.
Grimm misses the jab.
Grimm swings for the body but Goto moves out of range.
Goto connects with a right hand. Grimm shakes it off.
Goto throws a jab when Grimm was well out of range.
Grimm takes one to the side of the head.
Grimm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Goto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goto thows a body kick. Grimm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goto scores with a jab. Grimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto throws a head kick that misses.
Goto throws a wild body kick that Grimm sees coming a mile off.
Goto blocks the body kick.
Goto defending well as Grimm loads up on a big left hand.
Goto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grimm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Goto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goto tries to clinch but Grimm moves out of range.
Goto tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Grimm misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goto circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goto.
Crunch! Goto slams his shin into Grimm's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goto closes the distance and pushes Grimm back into the cage.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimm wants to get back to striking at distance but Goto won't allow it.
Goto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goto's defenses.
Nice body punch from Goto - that landed with a thud.
Goto lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Goto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm tries to work over Goto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goto dodges an elbow strike from Grimm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimm.
Grimm swings wildly with an uppercut but Goto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimm throws an elbow but it misses.
Goto blocks an elbow strike from Grimm.
Grimm crunches a lovely knee into Goto's ribcage.
Goto pushes Grimm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Goto.
A short left from Goto.
Goto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goto is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimm gets an underhook and turns Goto into the cage.
Goto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimms head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yoshiteru Goto.
Grimm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goto, right into the meat.
A jab from Goto does it's job there.
Goto misses with a head kick.
Grimm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoshiteru Goto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Goto slams his shin into Grimm's torso.
Grimm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goto lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimm's head.
Grimm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goto tests Grimm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimm is rocked!
Goto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiteru Goto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grimm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goto tries to score with a low kick but Grimm moves his leg out of the way.
Goto slips a straight right by Grimm.
Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goto slips a jab from Grimm.
Grimm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goto slips under a jab from Grimm.
Grimm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goto.
Grimm is looking to land body kicks.
Goto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goto counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oh Grimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goto cracks Grimm with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grimm falls to his knees and Goto 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 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshiteru Goto!
Yoshiteru Goto is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Yoshiteru Goto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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35
262 lbs
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32
275 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munster won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Munster throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams stays in close to Munster's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Munster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams won't allow Munster to get back to his feet.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Munster 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.
Simon Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Munster shoots in but no luck this time.
Munster closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Munster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munster backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Munster wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Munster lands a takedown into guard.
Munster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munster's guard.
Munster wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Munster keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Munster wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Simon Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Munster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Munster moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Munster lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to bum rush Munster with a series of wild strikes but Munster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munster avoids the head kick by Williams.
Munster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Munster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Munster fails with the takedown.
Munster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to control but Munster postures up.
Munster throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams tries to escape but Munster is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is letting Munster control him for a moment.
Munster working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Munster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munster moves into the clinch successfully.
Munster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Munster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Munster struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Munster tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Munster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster can't get the takedown.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munster is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Munster's takedown attempt.
Munster goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Munster shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Williams.
Munster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munster jumps guard but Williams stands there with Munster around his waist. Munster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster leaning against his opponent.
Williams gets through Munster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Munster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munster shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams connects with a right hand. Munster shakes it off.
It looks like Jeff Munster has been cut.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Munster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams tries to work over Munster's front leg with a kick but Munster checks it.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simon Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Munster's defenses. It connects perfectly with Munster's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger's entrance music is Tnt. A fine choice. Chaos has chosen Chaos as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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31
197 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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28
194 lbs
18 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Professor Chaos !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos misses with a straight left.
A jab from Kruger misses.
Kruger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chaos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chaos misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaos 's sensitive parts.
Kruger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaos scores with a head kick. Kruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruger lands with a good body shot.
Chaos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Kruger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chaos lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos .
John Kruger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Chaos .
Kruger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruger throws a low kick, looking for Chaos 's leg but Chaos calmly moves out of range.
John Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Chaos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kruger pinned against the cage. Kruger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaos checks a leg kick.
Kruger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Kruger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaos slips a jab from Kruger.
Professor Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaos .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kruger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kruger swings for the body but Chaos moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Chaos .
Kruger misses with a low kick as Chaos jumps back.
Kruger stuffs the takedown.
Chaos checks a low kick from Kruger.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaos 's head backwards.
Chaos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos slips under a jab.
Kruger throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
Kruger connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chaos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kruger defends well and Chaos ends up having to push Kruger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruger keeping hold of Chaos 's head, controlling as best he can.
Kruger is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Kruger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chaos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaos has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Kruger can't keep his opponent in guard - Chaos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kruger is controlling Chaos 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaos .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chaos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kruger actively working from the bottom here.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Kruger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chaos moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.
Chaos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kruger is staying active underneath Chaos , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaos is looking to advance position but Kruger won't allow it.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
Chaos lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger wants to control but Chaos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chaos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kruger's head.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chaos is working away from the top position though.
Chaos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaos throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Chaos throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chaos slips a nice elbow through Kruger's hands, connecting with Kruger's forehead.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaos .
Kruger is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Chaos throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger gets back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos postures up.
Chaos won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Chaos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chaos lands a couple of digs.
Kruger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kruger controlling Chaos 's posture.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Kruger's brow.
Chaos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chaos has managed to get both his arms back between Kruger's legs - danger averted.
Chaos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaos .
Chaos lands a couple of elbows.
Chaos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruger has wrist control.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaos manages to get himself to full guard.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Kruger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chaos looking for a triangle here. Kruger is fighting it but it looks tight! Chaos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kruger is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Professor Chaos !
Professor Chaos is the new middleweight champion!
Professor Chaos 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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