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51 - Stronger Than All PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garry Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Wuzz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delaney counters with a leg kick.
Wuzz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delaney counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wuzz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delaney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delaney lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delaney as he jumps to the side.
Wuzz looks winded!
Delaney cracks the inside of Wuzz's front leg.
Delaney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delaney misses with a body kick.
Wuzz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delaney as he jumps to the side.
Garry Delaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots and misses
and Delaney counters with a low kick, right behind Wuzz 's knee.
Wuzz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Delaney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wuzz.
Delaney cracks the inside of Wuzz's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wuzz enables Delaney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wuzz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Delaney with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Delaney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Delaney cracks Wuzz with a solid left hand.
Delaney working some strikes from top position.
Delaney trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Delaney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Delaney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
Wuzz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaney.
Delaney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Delaney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Delaney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delaney connects with a couple of short punches.
Wuzz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Delaney should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wuzz has tightened it up now! Delaney should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willy Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blerim Hyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Maiden - 'The Evil That Men Do'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blerim Hyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hyka on the side of the head.
It looks like Blerim Hyka has been cut.
Hyka avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyka misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by Hyka.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hyka circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyka scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jake Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Hyka moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Hyka rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hyka scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyka scores with a knee to the head.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyka to keep the fight standing.
Hyka stalling against the cage.
Hyka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Hyka would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Hyka stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blerim Hyka.
Hyka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Hyka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyka misses the jab.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyka is looking to clinch.
Hyka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hyka gets a clinch.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Hyka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Hyka misses with a looping right.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Hyka misses with a body kick.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hyka counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hyka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyka blocking some punches.
Hyka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Hyka connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyka scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Hyka drags the fight down to the ground.
Hyka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nelson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hyka has tightened it up now! Nelson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blerim Hyka!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bone Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bone Crash has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bone Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Junttila!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crash throws a head kick that misses
and Crash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crash scores with a jab to the body.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junttila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crash connects with a leg kick. Junttila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crash misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Junttila - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junttila takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Junttila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junttila.
Crash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junttila throws an overhand right that lands on Crash's shoulder, as Crash tries to avoid the shot.
Crash misses with a hook. Junttila ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Crash.
Bone Crash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junttila moves out of range of the body kick.
Junttila throws a sloppy body shot
and Junttila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junttila.
Crash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Junttila.
Junttila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Crash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junttila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crash doesn't seem bothered though.
Crash pushes Junttila away with a front kick.
Crash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junttila was well out of range. Poor timing from Crash.
Crash misses with a hook to the body
and Junttila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junttila throws a low kick but Crash moves out of range easily.
Junttila delivers a nice body kick.
Crash is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Crash misses.
Junttila tried to score with a low kick but Crash checks it.
Junttila sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Junttila.
Junttila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crash's head backwards.
Crash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crash throws a lazy body kick
and Junttila counters with a straight right hand.
Crash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Junttila.
Junttila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junttila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crash is able to avoid easily.
Crash looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crash scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crash. Junttila does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Crash misses
and Junttila counters with a right hand to the body.
Junttila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crash manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crash is trying to control the position but Junttila postures up.
Junttila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crash takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash throws a leg kick
and Junttila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Bone Crash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junttila's calf.
Junttila tries a head kick but it misses.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown but Crash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bone Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash throws a one two combo.
Crash throws a solid leg kick but Junttila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crash.
Junttila moves away from the strike by Crash.
Junttila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junttila looks for a takedown but Crash sprawls well.
Crash is looking to wear down Junttila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crash looks to land a body kick but Junttila moved away.
Junttila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Junttila. That snapped Crash's head back.
Nice defenses there by Junttila.
Junttila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crash throws a nice head kick!
Crash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junttila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junttila misses with a low kick.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Crash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Junttila.
Crash fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junttila looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash misses with a head kick.
Crash thows a body shot but no joy.
Crash lands a nice hook to Junttila's body. Junttila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crash - that will leave a mark!
Crash scores with a body shot.
Junttila avoids the body shot from Crash.
Jab, jab by Junttila - just one landing.
Crash connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Junttila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crash.
Crash scores with a head kick. Junttila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junttila throws a wild body kick that Crash sees coming a mile off.
Crash misses the shot to the body.
Junttila tries to land a leg kick but Crash saw it coming and moves away.
Crash throws a body punch but Junttila moves out of range.
Junttila blocks a head kick by Crash.
Junttila misses with a wild body shot.
Junttila misses with an uppercut.
Crash lands a nice looking body shot.
Crash misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junttila.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash jabs Junttila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junttila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Junttila stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crash stuns Junttila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junttila misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junttila tries for a takedown but Crash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Junttila.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Junttila - that will leave a mark!
Crash throws a leg kick which misses Junttila's front leg but catches the back leg as Junttila tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Crash misses.
Junttila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Crash dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Crash lands with a good body shot.
Junttila connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crash goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Junttila has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crash cracks the inside of Junttila's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Crash blocks the leg kick.
Junttila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Junttila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crash. Crash obviously looking to wear him down.
Crash moves out of range as Junttila throws a body kick.
Crash throws a leg kick but Junttila sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash misses with a kick to the body.
Crash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crash scores with a head kick. Junttila tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crash keeps the fight on the outside.
Crash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Crash.
Crash connects with a single shot there.
Crash jabs Junttila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Junttila fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crash avoids it really well and circles away.
Junttila checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash throws a head kick that misses.
Paavo Junttila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crash scores with a nice body kick.
Junttila takes a swing at Crash's ribcage but misses.
Junttila tries to work over Crash's front leg with a kick but Crash checks it.
Junttila throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junttila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Junttila.
Crash misses with a body shot.
Junttila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crash.
Junttila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crash checks the leg kick nicely there.
Junttila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone Crash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Junttila.
Junttila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila throws a nice looking combination but Crash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Junttila chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crash can pounce on him.
Junttila tries to score with a low kick but Crash moves his leg out of the way.
Crash scores with a one two! Junttila had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crash throws a sloppy head kick
and Junttila counters with a left to the body.
Crash swings for the body but Junttila moves out of range.
Crash lands with a nice body punch.
Crash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Junttila has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Junttila misses with a body shot.
Crash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Junttila is out of range and Crash settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila checks a low kick from Crash.
Crash scores with a one two! Junttila had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junttila.
Crash scores with a nice body kick.
Crash lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crash lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Crash.
Crash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Junttila checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Junttila has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Crash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Junttila tries a head kick but it misses.
Bone Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Junttila motions for Crash to come forward. Junttila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crash, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Crash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Elric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santos Tavner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elric comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Rolling In The Deep (Sorry 4 The Wait). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Elric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santos Tavner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elric as he avoids it easily.
Elric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavner, pushing him back against the cage.
Elric just leaning against Tavner, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Elric.
A left hand lands to the body for Elric.
Tavner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elric's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Elric scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elric manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavner misses with a punch to the body.
Elric lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Elric.
Tavner looks winded!
Elric avoiding damage.
Tavner misses with a punch on the inside.
Elric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavner's elbow.
Tavner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elric pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elric is struggling to control the position.
Elric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavner's elbow.
Elric avoiding damage.
Tavner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elric thuds a left hand into Tavner's body.
Tavner moves away from the strike by Elric.
Elric lands a right hook to the body.
Tavner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Santos Tavner has been cut.
Tavner tries to clinch up.
Tavner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elric. Elric obviously looking to wear him down.
Tavner stuns Elric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elric misses with a body shot.
Elric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavner shoots in for a takedown but Elric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Elric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santos Tavner.
Elric digs a good hook to Tavner's body.
Tavner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tavner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elric stuffs the takedown attempt from Tavner. Tavner gets slowly back to his feet.
Tavner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elric.
Tavner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Elric is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tavner.
Tavner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elric, pushing him back against the cage.
Elric is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tavner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavner trying to control the position but instead, Elric has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tavner into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tavner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elric counters with a good low kick that Tavner was not able to check.
Tavner swings for the body but Elric moves out of range.
Elric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavner manages to avoid it.
Elric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elric jabs at Tavner's body.
Elric is looking to wear down Tavner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tavner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elric. Elric obviously looking to wear him down.
Elric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elric connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elric lands a slapping body shot.
Elric lands with a straight right. Tavner didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavner shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Elric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tavner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elric throws a low kick, looking for Tavner's leg but Tavner calmly moves out of range.
Tavner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edward Elric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elric scores with a decent looking hook.
That has opened up Santos Tavner's cut even more.
Elric lands a big uppercut and Tavner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tavner looks OK. Elric waves Tavner back to his feet!
Tavner is rocked!
Tavner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tavner is still on wobbly legs! Can Elric finish him?
Tavner is aggressively charging in as Elric backs up avoiding any damage. Elric tosses out a jab and Tavner runs right into it face first! Tavner is out cold! Elric dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tavner's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Elric!
A relieved looking Edward Elric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Wishy Washy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Bowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Wishy Washy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wishy Washy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowie cracks Wishy Washy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wishy Washy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wishy Washy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wishy Washy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wishy Washy throws an overhand right that lands on Bowie's shoulder, as Bowie tries to avoid the shot.
Bowie blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wishy Washy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowie.
Good exchange - Wishy Washy coming out on top.
Bowie has closed the distance and engaged Wishy Washy in a clinch.
Bowie swings wildly with an uppercut but Wishy Washy uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bowie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bowie digs a right hand into Wishy Washy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wishy Washy's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Bowie.
Bowie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wishy Washy is trying to force a seperation but Bowie has the dominant position.
Wishy Washy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wishy Washy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Bowie on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wishy Washy is trying to force a seperation but Bowie has the dominant position.
Bowie digs a right hand into Wishy Washy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wishy Washy's gas tank.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
Bowie stalls.
Wishy Washy is trying to force a seperation but Bowie has the dominant position.
Bowie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wishy Washy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wishy Washy tries to break free but Bowie pushes him back against the cage.
Bowie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wishy Washy wants to break free but Bowie has control.
Wishy Washy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bowie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wishy Washy backwards.
Bowie lands a hook that snaps the head of Wishy Washy backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wishy Washy tries to break the clinch but Bowie is controlling the position.
Bowie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wishy Washy tries to circle away but Bowie has him pinned against the cage.
Bowie has Wishy Washy pressed against the cage, preventing Wishy Washy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bowie has been working on his balance at Finn Warriors Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wishy Washy.
Bowie misses with the head strike.
Wishy Washy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wishy Washy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bowie misses with the head strike.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wishy Washy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wishy Washy tries to break the clinch but Bowie is controlling the position.
Wishy Washy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wishy Washy tries to break the clinch but Bowie is controlling the position.
Bowie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wishy Washy takes a shot to the head.
Wishy Washy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowie has him pressed against the cage.
Bowie throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Bowie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bowie.
Bowie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bowie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wishy Washy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bowie has Wishy Washy pressed against the cage, preventing Wishy Washy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wishy Washy manages to break the clinch.
Bowie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wishy Washy misses with a series of wild punches.
Bowie misses with a double jab.
Wishy Washy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big left from Wishy Washy misses.
Bowie misses with a wild body shot.
Bowie connects with a nice looking jab.
Wishy Washy lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wishy Washy misses with a few strikes there.
Bowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wishy Washy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wishy Washy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowie.
Bowie clinches with his opponent.
Wishy Washy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Bowie.
A short right from Bowie on the inside.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
Bowie pushes Wishy Washy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowie misses with a punch on the inside.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
Wishy Washy blocking some punches.
Bowie lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bowie tries to stall but Wishy Washy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wishy Washy wants to get back to striking at distance but Bowie won't allow it.
Wishy Washy is trying to break the clinch but Bowie is controlling him.
Wishy Washy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bowie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wishy Washy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Bowie.
Wishy Washy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wishy Washy misses with a hook.
Wishy Washy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wishy Washy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wishy Washy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowie.
Bowie looks to score with a jab to the body but Wishy Washy is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wishy Washy there.
A punch combination from Wishy Washy misses.
Wishy Washy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wishy Washy thinking.
Wishy Washy throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Bowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wishy Washy misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wishy Washy scores with a hook.
Wishy Washy is breathing heavily.
Bowie cracks Wishy Washy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wishy Washy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wishy Washy tries to bum rush Bowie with a series of wild strikes but Bowie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wishy Washy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bowie rushes Wishy Washy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wishy Washy can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowie.
Bowie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bowie trying to control the position but instead, Wishy Washy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bowie into the cage.
Bowie wants a takedown but no success here.
Bowie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wishy Washy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wishy Washy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Wishy Washy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bowie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bowie lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wishy Washy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Bowie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowie is leaning against Wishy Washy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James Bowie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wishy Washy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bowie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wishy Washy pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Wishy Washy misses.
Bowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wishy Washy.
A combination from Wishy Washy does no damage.
Wishy Washy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wishy Washy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wishy Washy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowie counters with a left to the body.
Wishy Washy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wishy Washy is rocked!
Bowie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wishy Washy misses with a few strikes there.
Bowie thows a body kick. Wishy Washy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wishy Washy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowie.
Wishy Washy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wishy Washy is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowie finish him?
Bowie throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Wishy Washy's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bowie dives in looking to finish as Wishy Washy flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bowie's strikes! Bowie is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Wishy Washy's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Wishy Washy was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bowie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Von Liechtenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjen Von Liechtenstein!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Liechtenstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Liechtenstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
David Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Liechtenstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Liechtenstein scores with a body shot.
Wuzz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Von Liechtenstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von Liechtenstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Liechtenstein blocks the strikes from Wuzz.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Von Liechtenstein is controlling well.
Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Liechtenstein pulls his head out easily.
Von Liechtenstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Wuzz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wuzz won't allow Von Liechtenstein to pass to mount.
Wuzz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Von Liechtenstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Liechtenstein is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wuzz is trying to escape the mount.
Von Liechtenstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wuzz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Von Liechtenstein has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wuzz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Von Liechtenstein's guard. Nice work there by Wuzz.
Von Liechtenstein has his foot on Wuzz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wuzz works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Liechtenstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Liechtenstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Liechtenstein is trying to control the position but Wuzz postures up.
Von Liechtenstein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wuzz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Liechtenstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wuzz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Liechtenstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wuzz, into his guard.
Wuzz working for a triangle but Von Liechtenstein defends it easily.
Wuzz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wuzz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Von Liechtenstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wuzz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wuzz is working away from the top position though.
Wuzz is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Liechtenstein is looking for a sweep. Wuzz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Liechtenstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Liechtenstein looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arjen Von Liechtenstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Liechtenstein looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Liechtenstein is working for a kimura but Wuzz is defending it quite comfortably.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep. Von Liechtenstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Liechtenstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Wuzz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wuzz wants to get back to full guard.
Von Liechtenstein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wuzz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Liechtenstein pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein is trying to control the action in half guard but Wuzz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Liechtenstein passes to side control.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Liechtenstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wuzz has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein trying to control the action but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Von Liechtenstein controlling the position.
Wuzz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Liechtenstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wuzz gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Von Liechtenstein controlling him for the moment.
Von Liechtenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Liechtenstein advances position into side control!
Wuzz is looking to reverse the position.
Von Liechtenstein trying to control the action but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz is looking to regain half guard here but Von Liechtenstein keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arjen Von Liechtenstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Liechtenstein wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Liechtenstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Wuzz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Von Liechtenstein is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Von Liechtenstein 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. This is the final round!
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Liechtenstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wuzz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Von Liechtenstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Liechtenstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wuzz, who protects the arm well.
Von Liechtenstein wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Wuzz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Liechtenstein's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wuzz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Liechtenstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Liechtenstein's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstein trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Von Liechtenstein is in bad spot here.
Wuzz looking for the choke from the back.
Wuzz looking to break Von Liechtenstein's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Von Liechtenstein remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wuzz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Von Liechtenstein trying to control the position but Wuzz manages to sink in the hooks.
Wuzz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Von Liechtenstein is defending well though. Wuzz let's go of the attempt for now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wuzz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wuzz has managed to slip his arm under Von Liechtenstein's chin. This could be all over... yep, Von Liechtenstein is tapping out! Submission win for Wuzz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Wuzz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lre Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clifford Donovan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lre Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Name misses with an uppercut
and Donovan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lre Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Name paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan has closed the distance and engaged Name in a clinch.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
A right hand to the body from Name.
Name lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Name misses with the head strike.
Name is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donovan jumps guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Name wants to get up but he can't break Donovan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Clifford Donovan.
Name looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range.
Name tries a head kick but it misses.
Name connects with a body shot that sends Donovan's belly button to the back.
Name throws an off balance right hand
and Donovan counters with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donovan.
Name scores with a shot to the body.
Donovan tries to clinch
and Name makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Donovan tries to clinch
letting Name counter with a right hand.
Donovan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Name.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Name scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donovan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Donovan misses with a head shot. Name uses the momentum to regain guard.
Donovan won't allow Name to get back to his feet.
Donovan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Name swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donovan postures up in Name's guard and throws a big left but Name blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Name is keeping the position for now.
Donovan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Name is keeping the position for now.
Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan trying to move into half guard but instead Name has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name tries to stand but Donovan is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donovan trying to strike off his back.
Donovan is pulling down on Name's head to control his posture.
Name has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donovan is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Name is controlling him.
Name wanted to stand there but Donovan had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clifford Donovan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Name's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Name throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Name misses with a combination
and Donovan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donovan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Name's half guard.
Donovan is trying to control the action in half guard but Name is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Donovan stands up out of the half guard.
Name thuds a left hand into Donovan's body.
Name wants to land a leg kick but Donovan is out of range.
Donovan tries to clinch but Name moves out of range.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Name.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
Name lands with an uppercut that bounces Donovan off the cage and back into range.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Name circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Name thows a body shot but no joy.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Name.
Name keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Name lands a lovely overhand right.
Donovan doesn't manage to clinch there - Name circles away.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donovan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Donovan wants to clinch.
Donovan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donovan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lre Name has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifford Donovan.
Name throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Name cracks the inside of Donovan's front leg.
Donovan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Name counters with a straight right hand.
Name looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Name, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Name against the cage but Name circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clifford Donovan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan walks into a stiff left hand from Name.
Name closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Donovan! Name dives in looking to finish! Donovan is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lre Name!
Lre Name bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Coffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Dyson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Coffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dyson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coffey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dyson misses with a wild body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Coffey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Dyson.
Dyson misses with a wild body shot.
Dyson misses with a hook.
Coffey shoots in looking for a takedown but Dyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coffey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coffey misses with a looping left.
Coffey misses with a body shot.
Dyson throws a hook but Coffey blocks it.
A big right from Coffey misses.
Mike Dyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coffey circles away quickly and effectively.
Dyson lands with a shot to the body.
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Coffey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
Dyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coffey moves away.
Coffey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coffey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dyson dips to his left and cracks Coffey with an uppercut!
Dyson throws a one two combo.
Coffey slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Coffey scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mike Dyson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coffey.
Coffey misses with a wild body shot.
Dyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Coffey is just out of range.
Coffey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coffey moves out of range as Dyson strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coffey cracks Dyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coffey ducks under a wild hook from Dyson.
Dyson punishes Coffey's body with a nice straight punch.
Coffey takes a swing at Dyson's ribcage but misses.
Dyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Coffey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyson.
Dyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coffey circles away quickly and effectively.
Dyson works Coffey's body with a nice hook.
Dyson lands a slapping body shot.
Coffey is looking to chop away at Dyson's legs.
Dyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coffey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coffey lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Mike Dyson's cut even more.
Dyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like John Coffey has been cut.
Coffey shoots and misses
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Coffey.
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!
Coffey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Coffey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dyson moves out of range as Coffey throws a body kick.
Dyson connects with a body shot that sends Coffey's belly button to the back.
Coffey throws out a loose jab but Dyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coffey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coffey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Coffey misses with a jab, cross combination.
A leg kick checked by Dyson.
Dyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Coffey.
Dyson jabs Coffey right on the nose. Coffey blinks but takes it well.
Dyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coffey.
Dyson lands a nice hook to Coffey's body. Coffey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dyson moves out of range as Coffey throws a body kick.
Dyson missing with a left hand there. Coffey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dyson cracks a nice hook into Coffey's ribs.
Coffey moves out of range of the body kick from Dyson.
Dyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dyson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coffey staying out of range there.
Dyson is rocked!
Coffey looks to land a right hand but Dyson moved out of range.
Dyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Coffey finish him?
Dyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coffey rather than just go for the knockout.
Coffey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Coffey. Those never looked like landing.
Dyson slips a jab from Coffey.
Coffey misses with a hook. Dyson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Coffey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coffey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dyson slips under a jab.
Coffey looks to land a combination but Dyson avoids it well.
Coffey misses with an uppercut.
Coffey misses with a looping right.
Dyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Coffey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coffey loads up on a big right hand but Dyson slips the punch.
Coffey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Coffey.
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Coffey.
Dyson misses the body punch
and Coffey counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coffey misses with a double jab.
Coffey misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Dyson.
Coffey throws a looping overhand right but Dyson ducks down to avoid it.
Coffey looks to land a combination but Dyson avoids it well.
Dyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyson slips under a jab.
Dyson slips under a jab from Coffey.
Coffey fails to land with a series of punches.
Coffey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Coffey misses.
Mike Dyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyson slips a jab from Coffey.
Dyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coffey.
Dyson misses with a looping left.
Dyson blocks a jab.
Coffey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coffey misses the jab.
Coffey misses with a two punch combination.
Dyson defending well as Coffey loads up on a big left hand.
Coffey circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dyson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Coffey follows Dyson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Coffey!
John Coffey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juunas Sikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egeland has chosen Jan Egeland as his entrance music. Juunas Sikio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Egeland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juunas Sikio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jan Egeland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sikio misses with a wild body shot.
Sikio throws a right hand that misses
and Egeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sikio thinking.
Sikio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sikio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sikio throws an off balance right hand
and Egeland counters with a good low kick that Sikio was not able to check.
Sikio misses with a body shot.
Juunas Sikio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sikio misses the shot to the body.
Egeland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sikio.
Egeland ducks under a wild hook from Sikio.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sikio wants to clinch but Egeland slips to the side
and Egeland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sikio swings for the body but Egeland moves out of range.
Egeland cracks the inside of Sikio's front leg.
Sikio clinches up with Egeland and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Egeland is trying to trip Sikio. He has hold of a leg but Sikio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Egeland persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Egeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sikio is keeping the position for now.
Egeland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Egeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Egeland trying to control the action but Sikio is working from the bottom.
Sikio struggling a bit here.
Egeland swings around for an armbar but Sikio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Egeland's guard.
Egeland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio trying to control but Egeland is working from the bottom.
Sikio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Egeland on the ground.
Egeland is trying to keep Sikio in close.
Sikio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Egeland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sikio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egeland is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Egeland wasn't active enough on the ground.
Egeland slips a straight right by Sikio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sikio misses its intended target.
Egeland throws a wild body kick that Sikio sees coming a mile off.
Sikio looks to score with a jab to the body but Egeland is just out of range.
Sikio looks to land a right hand but Egeland moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sikio. Those never looked like landing.
Sikio misses the jab.
Sikio misses with a two punch combination.
Egeland shoots for a double leg takedown but Sikio sprawls well. He's pushed Egeland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sikio throws a lazy right hand but Egeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sikio moves out of range of the body kick.
Sikio is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Egeland's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A telegraphed right hand from Sikio misses the target.
Egeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sikio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egeland.
Sikio moves away from the strike by Egeland.
Sikio wants to clinch up but Egeland keeps it at a distance.
Sikio throws the left hand but Egeland avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Sikio misses.
Egeland is looking to chop away at Sikio's legs.
Egeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juunas Sikio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
Egeland tried to score with a low kick but Sikio checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egeland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sikio cracks Egeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sikio looks to score with a jab to the body but Egeland is just out of range.
Egeland throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Egeland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sikio takes a swing at Egeland's ribcage but misses.
Egeland misses with a wild body shot.
Sikio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Egeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Sikio's head.
Sikio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egeland avoids the body shot from Sikio.
Sikio jabs Egeland right on the nose. Egeland blinks but takes it well.
Egeland defending well as Sikio loads up on a big left hand.
Egeland jabs Sikio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Sikio.
Egeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sikio moves away from the strike by Egeland.
Sikio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikio connects with a body shot that sends Egeland's belly button to the back.
Egeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egeland misses with a body shot.
Sikio looks to score with a jab to the body but Egeland is just out of range.
Sikio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Juunas Sikio is winning the standup battle so far.
Sikio scores with a decent looking hook.
Egeland throws the kick towards the body but Sikio avoids it.
Egeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sikio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Egeland.
Sikio misses the shot to the body.
Egeland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikio throws a body punch but Egeland moves out of range.
Sikio looks to score with a jab to the body but Egeland is just out of range.
Egeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sikio.
Egeland punishes Sikio's body with a nice straight punch.
Sikio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egeland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sikio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Egeland is working away from the top position though.
Egeland lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Egeland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sikio has his hands clasped together around Egeland's back. He's all about the action.
Sikio wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland wants to advance to full mount but Sikio doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Egeland trying to control but Sikio is working from the bottom.
Egeland is standing up over Sikio. Sikio looks to escape but Egeland dives into side control.
Egeland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sikio's legs.
Sikio is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egeland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sikio is avoiding damage well.
Jan Egeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sikio dodges the ground and pound from Egeland.
Egeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Egeland trying to control the action but Sikio is working from the bottom.
Sikio wants to control but Egeland postures up.
Sikio is not content to let Egeland control the position.
Egeland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sikio sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egeland advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Egeland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sikio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egeland.
Sikio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egeland.
No joy there for Egeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Egeland lands a nice looking body kick.
Sikio closes the distance and pushes Egeland back into the cage.
Sikio misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sikio.
Sikio taking a breather.
Sikio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Egeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Egeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sikio backwards.
Egeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sikio prevents a body shot from Egeland.
Egeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Egeland taking a breather.
Egeland lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sikio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sikio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Egeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egeland tries to stall but Sikio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Egeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Sikio tries a body shot but Egeland blocks it.
Sikio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egeland tries a body shot but Sikio blocks it.
Egeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sikio backwards.
Sikio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland misses with some punches.
Egeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Sikio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sikio tries to throw a body punch but Egeland avoids it by throwing Sikio back against the cage.
Egeland tries a body shot but Sikio blocks it.
Juunas Sikio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Sikio cracks Egeland with a nice body shot.
Egeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sikio lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Sikio.
Sikio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egeland.
Good body shot from Sikio.
Egeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sikio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sikio swings wildly with an uppercut but Egeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sikio.
A short right from Sikio.
Egeland is rocked!
Sikio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egeland backwards.
Egeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Sikio finish him?
Sikio misses with some punches.
Egeland blocking some punches.
Sikio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sikio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sikio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sikio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sikio misses with the head strike.
Sikio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juunas Sikio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sikio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland blocks an uppercut.
Sikio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Egeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sikio.
Sikio managing to block the knees to the body from Egeland.
Egeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sikio misses with some punches.
Sikio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egeland is trying to force a seperation but Sikio has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sikio.
Egeland misses with the head strike.
Sikio lands with a right to the head.
Sikio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Egeland fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sikio.
Sikio has a couple of punches blocked by Egeland.
Egeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sikio has a couple of punches blocked by Egeland.
Sikio blocks an elbow strike from Egeland.
Egeland blocking some punches.
Sikio throws a head punch that misses.
Sikio throws a big uppercut that drops Egeland! More strikes from Sikio and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Egeland lies dazed against the cage as Sikio celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juunas Sikio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown but Koistinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joikhaaja throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Koistinen throws a low kick, looking for Joikhaaja's leg but Joikhaaja calmly moves out of range.
Joikhaaja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koistinen!
Joikhaaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Joikhaaja working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koistinen wants to control but Joikhaaja postures up.
Koistinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Joikhaaja's best efforts.
Koistinen wants to improve his position but Joikhaaja is controlling well.
Joikhaaja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koistinen tries to get to full guard but Joikhaaja has control of the leg.
Joikhaaja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen is staying active underneath Joikhaaja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja tries to pass to full mount but Koistinen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joikhaaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koistinen is on top in guard.
Joikhaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Koistinen is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koistinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joikhaaja is keeping the position for now.
Koistinen wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Koistinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koistinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Joikhaaja has wrist control.
Joikhaaja has his hands on Koistinen's head, controlling the position.
Joikhaaja working a defensive guard here.
Koistinen won't allow Joikhaaja to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja keeping full guard, as Koistinen tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Koistinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Joikhaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a double leg but Koistinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koistinen swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koistinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kristus Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Koistinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koistinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joikhaaja is looking for a takedown.
Koistinen is looking to control Joikhaaja's arms but Joikhaaja gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koistinen has his back to the cage.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
Joikhaaja successfully pulls guard.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen forces his way into half guard.
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position.
Joikhaaja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koistinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koistinen stops Joikhaaja from getting back to his feet.
Joikhaaja taking some punishment here, with Koistinen in his half guard.
Koistinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Koistinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joikhaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joikhaaja pushes Koistinen off looking to stand but Koistinen dives back in and keeps control.
Koistinen trying to mount his opponent but Joikhaaja defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koistinen.
Joikhaaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Koistinen winds up and cracks Joikhaaja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joikhaaja defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joikhaaja is looking for a sweep. Koistinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koistinen wants to free his trapped foot but Joikhaaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koistinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joikhaaja!
Joikhaaja is looking to improve his position but Koistinen isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Koistinen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Joikhaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kristus Koistinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Koistinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Koistinen sprawls well.
Joikhaaja scores with a takedown into Koistinen's guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Koistinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joikhaaja has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koistinen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Joikhaaja is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koistinen pulls down on the head and he's put Joikhaaja to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristus Koistinen!
After the fight, Kristus Koistinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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