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AMSFC 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Ruxpin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Ruxpin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruxpin manages to avoid it.
Ruxpin has Kush up against the cage in a clinch.
Kush digs a right hand into Ruxpin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruxpin's gas tank.
Ruxpin has Kush pressed against the cage, preventing Kush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruxpin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kush fails to land.
Ruxpin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kush up against the cage.
Kush is trying to force a seperation but Ruxpin has the dominant position.
Kush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruxpin has Kush pushed against the cage.
Kush jumps guard but Ruxpin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruxpin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruxpin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruxpin gets through Kush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruxpin.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruxpin lands a shoulder strike.
Kush trying to stall but Ruxpin improves his position.
Ruxpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruxpin.
Kush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruxpin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruxpin misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin has Kush pushed against the cage.
Ruxpin misses with the head strike.
Ruxpin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Kush is trying to push Ruxpin away but Ruxpin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ruxpin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruxpin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruxpin stops a takedown attempt from Kush.
Ruxpin gets through Kush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Ruxpin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruxpin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruxpin fails to land.
Kush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kush breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin tries to clinch up.
Kush throws a big shot that misses.
Ruxpin tries to clinch there but Kush circles away.
Theodore Ruxpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruxpin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kush is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ruxpin wants to clinch.
Ruxpin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruxpin is looking to clinch but Kush is avoiding it.
Ruxpin has managed to clinch.
Kush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruxpin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Ruxpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Ruxpin has Kush pushed against the cage.
Kush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruxpin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kush jumps guard but Ruxpin stands there with Kush around his waist. Kush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kush blocks an uppercut.
Ruxpin misses with some punches.
Ruxpin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruxpin missing with knees to the body.
Ruxpin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ruxpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kush stalling in the clinch but Ruxpin improves position.
Ruxpin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruxpin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kush backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Ruxpin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruxpin tries to clinch up.
Kush swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruxpin.
Kush staying out of range there.
Ruxpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruxpin tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Kush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruxpin wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Ruxpin wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Ruxpin wants to clinch.
Kush keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush misses with a low kick.
Kush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kush lands a right hook to the body.
Kush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ruxpin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruxpin tries to clinch
enabling Kush to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ruxpin. No joy for Kush on that attempt.
Ruxpin wants to clinch
and Kush counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kush wants to control but Ruxpin is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Kush crashes against the mat.
Kush trying to control the action but Ruxpin is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ruxpin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ruxpin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruxpin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kush has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruxpin is not content to let Kush control the position.
Kush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush is looking to take a break and control but Ruxpin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kush tries for a kimura but Ruxpin is defending well.
Ruxpin is trying to control Kush's posture but Kush avoids it.
Ruxpin is trying to escape the position but Kush is controlling the position.
Kush misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ruxpin is looking to reverse the position.
Kush working the ground and pound but Ruxpin is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush is staying tight to Ruxpin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ruxpin to see if he's OK.
Ruxpin taking a bit of punishment here - Kush scoring with strikes.
Kush trying to control the action but Ruxpin is working from the bottom.
Ruxpin holds on to Kush's head and controls the position momentarily.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruxpin regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Kush dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kush swings for the body but Ruxpin moves out of range.
Ruxpin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kush's head backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kush.
Kush takes a swing at Ruxpin's ribcage but misses.
Ruxpin moves to clinch but Kush breaks away
and Kush makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruxpin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruxpin darts in and clinches Kush up against the cage.
Ruxpin gets underhooks to prevent Kush's takedown attempt.
Ruxpin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruxpin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruxpin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ruxpin has a couple of punches blocked by Kush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush jumps guard.
Ruxpin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bubba Kush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruxpin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kush's back!
Kush manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ruxpin's guard. Nice work there by Kush.
Kush wants to control from the top but Ruxpin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush postures up in Ruxpin's guard and throws a big left but Ruxpin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush trying to control but Ruxpin is working from the bottom.
Ruxpin is trying to keep Kush in close.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruxpin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruxpin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bubba Kush just wasn't active enough.
Ruxpin tries to clinch up but Kush circles away and keeps his distance.
Kush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruxpin to the mat! Ruxpin manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruxpin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush throwing strikes from guard but Ruxpin blocks nicely.
Ruxpin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruxpin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruxpin wants to improve his position but Kush is controlling well.
Kush winds up and cracks Ruxpin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kush prevents Ruxpin from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruxpin is looking to improve his position.
Kush tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruxpin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kush 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.
Kush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruxpin defending well though.
Kush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruxpin is looking for a sweep. Kush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Kush trying to control from half guard but Ruxpin is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Kush!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Peltier postures up.
Swanson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swanson tries to get out of the position.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peltier is one step ahead there.
Peltier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Peltier.
Peltier fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swanson sprawls well initially but Peltier persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Swanson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swanson keeping full guard, as Peltier tries to pass.
Peltier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Swanson is trying to control the position but Peltier postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to hit a switch here but Peltier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Swanson there!
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swanson tries to hold on but Peltier postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Peltier.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Peltier has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Swanson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Peltier controlling him for the moment.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
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 Chaz Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peltier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Swanson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peltier has picked Swanson up and slammed him! Swanson can't keep hold of the triangle and Peltier manages to pass to side control!
Swanson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Peltier presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Swanson tries to reverse the position but Peltier maintains control.
Peltier content just to control the position here.
Swanson gets back to half guard.
Chaz Swanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is pressing down on Peltier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peltier trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Peltier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson has his hands on Peltier's head, controlling the position.
Peltier wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Peltier.
Peltier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Peltier is now in Swanson's guard.
Peltier slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier prevents Swanson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltier is keen to just control but Swanson is a slippery customer.
Peltier wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Swanson wants to sweep but Peltier has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Peltier trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
We've been informed that Peltier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peltier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Peltier 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!
Peltier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Peltier is now in Swanson's guard.
Peltier trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson working for submissions but it's allowed Peltier to get to half guard.
Peltier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control but Peltier postures up.
Peltier passes into side control, despite Swanson's attempt to control the position.
The ground and pound from Peltier seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Swanson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Peltier is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is trying to strike from the bottom but Peltier has passed into full mount.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Peltier's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peltier thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Peltier's attempts to control the action.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Swanson is now in Peltier's guard. A big mistake from Peltier there, giving up the dominant position!
Swanson won't allow Peltier to get back to his feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roman Peltier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peltier slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Peltier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peltier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Peltier!
Chaz Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it my all and they still came out on top, I guess they were just the better man tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Vampa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elliott comes to the cage accompanied by Hits From The Bong. Vampa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smuggler's Blues. Luigi Vampa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Vampa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliott drives through and clinches with Vampa against the cage.
Elliott is trying to pull guard but Vampa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Elliott tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elliott tries to pull guard but Vampa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vampa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vampa scores with a shoulder strike.
Elliott prevents a body shot from Vampa.
Vampa lands a body punch.
Elliott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vampa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vampa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vampa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vampa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vampa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vampa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vampa lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Vampa as the two fighters clinch.
Elliott is working for takedown but Vampa is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vampa scores with a shot to the side of Elliott's head.
Vampa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Elliott has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Vampa.
Vampa lands a nice shot to the body.
Elliott misses with the head strike.
Vampa can't find room to land a body shot as Elliott controls the action.
Elliott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elliott blocks a body shot from Vampa.
Vampa struggles to land a body shot inside as Elliott controls his hands.
Vampa prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Vampa.
Vampa can't find room to land a body shot as Elliott controls the action.
Elliott tries to circle away but Vampa has him pinned against the cage.
Vampa gets underhooks to prevent Elliott's takedown attempt.
Elliott has had enough of the clinch but Vampa keeps him there for the moment.
Vampa lands a body shot.
Elliott is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vampa lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vampa is working Elliott over against the cage.
Vampa lands a shot to the body.
Vampa pushes Elliott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vampa.
A short body shot lands from Vampa as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Vampa.
A right handed body shot lands from Vampa.
Vampa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Vampa.
Still in the clinch, Vampa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vampa lands a shot to the body.
Vampa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.
Vampa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vampa.
Vampa lands a shoulder strike.
Vampa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampa lands with a short shot to the head.
Vampa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vampa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elliott backwards.
Vampa pushes Elliott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elliott is trying to break free.
Vampa is pressed up against the cage. Elliott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vampa down to the mat. Vampa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vampa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elliott.
Vampa darts in and clinches Elliott up against the cage.
Vampa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elliott looking for a takedown.
Elliott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elliott letting Vampa take a breather here.
Vampa lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vampa gets underhooks to prevent Elliott's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Vampa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vampa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elliotts head.
Vampa is leaning against Elliott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vampa lands with a short shot to the head.
Vampa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vampa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vampa digs a right hand underneath Elliott's ribcage. Elliott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Vampa.
Vampa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vampa lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vampa.
Vampa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elliott.
Elliott takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Vampa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Vampa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Elliott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vampa - the referee stops the clock and Elliott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vampa. Elliott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vampa moves into range and clinches up with Elliott.
Vampa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vampa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Vampa.
Vampa struggles to land a body shot inside as Elliott controls his hands.
Elliott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vampa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vampa effectively controlling the action here.
Elliott wants to take the fight to the mat but Vampa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vampa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vampa presses Elliott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vampa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Vampa.
Good body shot from Vampa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Vampa.
Vampa lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliott is trying to break free.
Vampa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vampa lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vampa.
Nice body punch from Vampa.
Vampa cracks Elliott with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vampa.
Vampa scores with a shot to the side of Elliott's head.
Vampa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vampa stalling.
Vampa digs a right hand underneath Elliott's ribcage. Elliott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Vampa works on Elliott's body with a couple of short punches.
Vampa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elliott letting Vampa take a breather here.
Vampa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vampa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elliott up against the cage.
Vampa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vampa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Elliott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vampa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Elliott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Vampa.
A bit of stalling here from Vampa.
Vampa lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Vampa.
Elliott prevents a body shot from Vampa.
Elliott tries to score a body lock takedown but Vampa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vampa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elliott's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vampa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vampa.
Vampa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elliott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vampa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Vampa as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Vampa.
Vampa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luigi Vampa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vampa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vampa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Vampa.
Vampa tries a body shot but Elliott blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Vampa.
Elliott is rocked!
Vampa digs a right hand underneath Elliott's ribcage. Elliott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Elliott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Vampa.
Elliott looking for a takedown.
Vampa drops Elliott onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Elliott is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Vampa pushes Elliott against the cage. Vampa is working some dirty boxing. Vampa pushes off with a quick right hook! Elliott goes down! Elliott tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vampa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Vampa!
A relieved looking Luigi Vampa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master tried to score with a low kick but Juntta checks it.
The fighters circling - Master throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juntta tries for a takedown but Master circles away easily
and Master cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Master looks to throw the jab but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Master avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Master as Juntta shoots in.
Nils Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Master throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Master only half commits.
Juntta throws a hook but Master blocks it.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Master napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Master wants to control but Juntta postures up.
Master's coaches at Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Juntta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is looking to take a break and control but Master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juntta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Master sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Master managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Juntta.
You can see the frustration on Master's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juntta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Master tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Juntta taking a breather here.
Juntta trying to control the position but Master is working away.
Juntta swings around for an armbar but Master sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Juntta's guard.
Juntta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Master has passed into side control.
Juntta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Master's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta trying to control from the bottom.
Juntta punching from the bottom.
Master trying to control the action but Juntta is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Master lands a nice short elbow.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.
Master seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Master thows a huge punch but Juntta dodges it nicely.
Juntta gets full guard.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Master is proving a slippery customer.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Juntta blocks nicely.
Master tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntta is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
Juntta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Master puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Master slips a nice elbow through Juntta's hands, connecting with Juntta's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta moves into full guard.
Master is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Master is looking to work some ground and pound but Juntta has wrist control.
Juntta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juntta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Juntta unloads with some shots from mount but Master bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juntta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Master tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Juntta is in Master's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntta stands up over Master, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntta.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Master is retaining full guard.
Juntta chips away with some ground and pound.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Master keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Jaska Juntta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntta landing some decent shots from guard.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Master keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Master dives on top into guard.
Juntta wants to hit a switch here but Master passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juntta there!
Juntta is looking to improve his position but Master isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master unloading with bombs!
Juntta can't escape the position.
Juntta keeps trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master raining down shots from the mount!
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juntta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Juntta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juntta trying to control but Master is working from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Juntta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Juntta is looking to pass into half guard but Master pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Master is in guard.
Master trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juntta. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Juntta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Juntta blocks nicely.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Master from controlling successfully.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Master is one step ahead there.
Master trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Master gets caught napping as Juntta dives in and scores a takedown. Master manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Master has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Master dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Master has Juntta pressed against the cage, preventing Juntta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Master gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juntta.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
The cut above Jaska Juntta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good body shot from Master.
Master lands an elbow that stopped Juntta in his tracks for a moment.
Jaska Juntta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Master lands a right hand.
Juntta has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Juntta takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Juntta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nils Master!
Nils Master was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aulis Homelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aulis Homelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great low kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aulis Homelius!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Homelius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Axelsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Homelius throws a head kick that misses.
Homelius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Homelius throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Homelius thows a body kick. Axelsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Homelius misses with a kick to the body
and Axelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson slips nicely into half guard.
Axelsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Axelsson trying to control the action but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson prevents Homelius from standing back up.
Axelsson seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Axelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Axelsson throwing shots but Homelius is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson is trying to control. Homelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axelsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Axelsson is looking to take a break and control but Homelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Homelius kicks off Axelsson and gets to his feet.
Axelsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Axelsson tries to clinch up.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Homelius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axelsson. Axelsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Homelius lands a leg kick that knocks Axelsson off balance momentarily.
Axelsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Axelsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Homelius after a bit of a struggle.
Axelsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Homelius can't fight it off and eventually Axelsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Homelius looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Homelius trying to control the position here.
Axelsson stops Homelius from standing up.
Homelius is trying to control the position but Axelsson postures up.
Axelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axelsson stays in close to Homelius's body and controls the position.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Homelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Homelius throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Homelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Axelsson is looking to slow Homelius down with leg kicks.
Axelsson throws out a leg kick but Homelius moves out of range and Axelsson only half commits.
Homelius misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Homelius jabs Axelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Homelius tries to land a front kick but Axelsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Axelsson.
Homelius throws a body kick that misses
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsson trying to control the action but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Homelius with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Homelius tries to roll over but Axelsson keeps him under control.
Axelsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Axelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Homelius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Homelius is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Axelsson is trying to control. Homelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Axelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Magnus Axelsson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Axelsson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Axelsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Axelsson throws a head kick but Homelius moves out of range.
Homelius throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Axelsson blocks a head kick by Homelius.
Homelius checks the leg kick.
Axelsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homelius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Homelius throws a series of punches but Axelsson moves out of range.
A low kick from Axelsson is predictable there
and Homelius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Homelius throws a wild body kick that Axelsson sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
Homelius connects with a jab.
Homelius throws a front kick that sends Axelsson stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius misses with a low kick.
Axelsson wants to land a leg kick but Homelius is out of range.
Aulis Homelius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Homelius looks to land a combination but Axelsson avoids it well.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
Homelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Homelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Homelius throws a push kick but Axelsson slaps the foot to one side.
Axelsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Homelius misses with a head kick.
Axelsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Homelius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Homelius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Homelius throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Homelius throws a head kick but Axelsson moves out of range.
Homelius is breathing heavily.
Axelsson shoots in for a takedown but Homelius shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Homelius tenderised Axelsson's leg. Axelsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Homelius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Homelius looks for the body kick but Axelsson saw that one coming.
Aulis Homelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axelsson throws a sloppy head kick and Homelius moves out of range easily.
Aulis Homelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Axelsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Axelsson lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homelius wants to get back to his feet but Axelsson drags him back down.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axelsson cracks Homelius with a big elbow.
Axelsson in the domination position with Homelius hanging on.
Axelsson working the head with strikes.
Axelsson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Homelius's shoulder. That is not cool.
Axelsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Axelsson tries to move to full mount but Homelius actually manages to regain half guard.
Axelsson stops Homelius from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson thows a huge punch but Homelius dodges it nicely.
Homelius is trying to stand back up but Axelsson is controlling him
Axelsson stalling away here and it's allowed Homelius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Axelsson controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Axelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Axelsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Homelius keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Homelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Axelsson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Axelsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Homelius throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Axelsson lands a head kick. Homelius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Homelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axelsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Homelius misses.
Homelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Homelius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Axelsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Homelius.
Axelsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Homelius is out of range.
Nice jab there from Homelius.
Homelius is looking to chop away at Axelsson's legs.
Axelsson misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homelius throws a head kick that Axelsson semi-blocks.
Axelsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Homelius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Axelsson is in Homelius's guard.
Axelsson postures up.
Homelius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Axelsson is controlling him.
Homelius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Homelius wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position.
Axelsson lands a couple of digs.
Homelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelsson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson cracks Homelius with a solid left hand.
Homelius keeping moving, preventing Axelsson from controlling successfully.
Homelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Axelsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Axelsson trying to control but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Homelius being controlled here, momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Axelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Axelsson trying to control but Homelius is working from the bottom.
Axelsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Axelsson is stalling in the full guard.
Aulis Homelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Axelsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magnus Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson is in close to Homelius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Homelius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Homelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axelsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Magnus Axelsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Axelsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Homelius prevents Axelsson from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson prevents Homelius from escaping the position.
Axelsson tries to advance to mount but Homelius denies him.
Homelius misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Axelsson taking a breather here.
Axelsson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Homelius will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Axelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Axelsson, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Axelsson!
Magnus Axelsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Eliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Living in America. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Eliott!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eliott dives in and scores a takedown into Masters's guard.
Eliott drops back looking for a leg! Masters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Masters manages to kick Eliott off! Eliott jumps back into Masters's guard.
Masters wants to stand up but Eliott is controlling him.
Masters has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eliott looking to pass the guard.
Eliott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Masters wants to stand up but Eliott is controlling him.
Eliott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eliott looking to pass the guard.
Eliott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masters's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eliott wants to work for an arm triangle but Masters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eliott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eliott wants to take a breather but Masters is having none of it.
Masters is trying to stand up here but Eliott is controlling him well.
Eliott is looking for a kimura but Masters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eliott to get the leverage.
Eliott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. Eliott eventually gives up the hold.
Eliott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eliott.
Masters is looking to escape.
Eliott is looking to advance position but Masters won't allow it.
Eliott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masters has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eliott works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eliott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to get back to his feet.
Eliott looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Eliott looking for a guillotine from mount but Masters is having none of it.
Eliott has control of Masters's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Masters regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eliott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Masters is trying to stand.
Eliott working for a guillotine from mount but Masters is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Eliott tries to control but Masters wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Eliott connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Eliott dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Masters throws a series of punches but Eliott avoids them all with ease.
Masters throws a combination. Eliott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eliott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Eliott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Masters.
Eliott has his takedown stuffed
and Masters counters with an inside leg kick.
Eliott has closed the distance and engaged Masters in a clinch.
Masters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ken Masters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eliott shoots in but no luck this time.
Ken Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Eliott.
Masters looks to land a combination. Eliott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jon Eliott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eliott misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eliott clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Masters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eliott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Masters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eliott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Masters wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Eliott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Masters taking a bit of punishment here - Eliott scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eliott misses with the ground and pound.
Masters is trying to get back to his feet.
Eliott working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eliott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masters's legs.
Masters tries to escape but Eliott is in control.
Eliott wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Masters is pushing Eliott's head away, looking to escape. Eliott manages to hold on to the position though.
Eliott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eliott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eliott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eliott cracks Masters with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Eliott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masters prevents Eliott from moving into mount.
Eliott is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Masters looks calm but he's in trouble here. Eliott gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Masters is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Eliott lets go of the hold and Masters can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Eliott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Struggling Desperately (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Syatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syatt has chosen Tony Bennett - I wanna be around as his entrance music. Struggling Desperately could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Syatt's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Struggling Desperately!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Syatt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Desperately scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Desperately obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Desperately.
Syatt takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lee Syatt has been cut.
Desperately lands an elbow that stopped Syatt in his tracks for a moment.
Desperately working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Syatt told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Desperately.
Syatt looks winded!
Desperately lands an elbow just above Syatt 's eye.
Desperately working Syatt over with knees to the body.
Desperately lands a hook to the side of the head.
Syatt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desperately avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Desperately has Syatt pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Syatt is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Desperately - that's hurt Syatt badly! Oh, another knee lands and Syatt is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Syatt doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Struggling Desperately!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akiro Sata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sata comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Onward to Victory! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Akiro Sata will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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143 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Silver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiro Sata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sata ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
Silver slips a straight right by Sata.
Silver slaps away a takedown attempt from Sata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sata lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into range.
Sata walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Sata keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silver as he jumps to the side.
Sata fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silver avoids it really well and circles away.
Nathan Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akiro Sata.
Sata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silver's waist but Silver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sata off to one side.
Sata misses with a combination
letting Silver counter with a right hand.
Silver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Sata or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver which made him look bad.
Sata moves in looking to clinch but Silver pushes him off.
Silver's corner calls for a 1-2. Silver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sata is rocked!
Sata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sata is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
A slow jab from Sata misses its intended target.
Sata seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sata tries for a takedown but Silver circles away easily
and Silver counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sata! Silver lets Sata back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver misses with a looping right.
Silver is pawing at Sata, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Sata's nose. Sata is badly hurt! Silver pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Sata tries desperately to hold on but Silver is relentless in his assault! As Sata receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Silver away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Silver made sure he mentioned Damnfield clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eero Niinimaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilbert Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Niinimaa!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niinimaa. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niinimaa works Gold's body with a nice hook.
Niinimaa misses with a wild body shot.
Niinimaa connects with a looping right hand.
Niinimaa throws the left hand but Gold avoids the punch easily.
Niinimaa lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niinimaa. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilbert Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Niinimaa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niinimaa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gold back to the cage. Niinimaa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold tries to move into range but Niinimaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niinimaa misses with an uppercut
and Gold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niinimaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Gold won't allow it.
A short right from Gold.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niinimaa is stalling here.
Niinimaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niinimaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niinimaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Niinimaa moved out of range nicely.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niinimaa's head backwards.
Niinimaa loads up on a big right hand but Gold slips the punch.
Gold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niinimaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gold throws a leg kick but Niinimaa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Niinimaa.
Niinimaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niinimaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Niinimaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niinimaa checks a low kick from Gold.
Gold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold scores with a punch to the head.
Niinimaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Niinimaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Niinimaa thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niinimaa misses with a straight right.
Gold attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niinimaa lands with a good body shot.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niinimaa lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gold lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Niinimaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Niinimaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niinimaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Niinimaa checks a leg kick.
Niinimaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Niinimaa.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gold pushes Niinimaa away with a front kick.
Niinimaa scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Niinimaa misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niinimaa!
Gold connects with a solid leg kick.
Niinimaa catches Gold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gold is rocked!
Gold connects with a leg kick. Niinimaa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gold misses with a kick to the body.
Niinimaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niinimaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niinimaa checks a low kick from Gold.
Gold misses with a low kick.
Niinimaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Niinimaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Niinimaa misses its intended target.
Niinimaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gold. Gold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Niinimaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gold moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws out a leg kick but Niinimaa moves out of range and Gold only half commits.
Niinimaa misses with a two punch combination.
Gold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niinimaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Niinimaa moves forwards but Gold connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Niinimaa swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Niinimaa scores with a shot to the body.
Gold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niinimaa lands a body shot.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niinimaa lands a big right hand that sends Gold crashing to the mat! Niinimaa stays standing though and waves Gold back to his feet!
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Gilbert Gold has been cut.
Gold throws a leg kick that misses.
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niinimaa circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gold to the canvas! Gold doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Niinimaa keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Niinimaa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Juntta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta fails with the takedown.
Juntta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juntta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chaos counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chaos but Chaos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from Juntta is predictable there
and Chaos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Juntta's knee momentarily.
Juntta shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaos sprawls well. He's pushed Juntta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Chaos tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chaos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jussi Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chaos circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chaos swivels and escapes.
Juntta scores with a takedown into Chaos's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jussi Juntta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chaos stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntta shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntta feints and as Chaos raises his hands in defense, Juntta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos, not yet.
Juntta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chaos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos content just to control the position here.
Juntta tries to reverse the position but Chaos maintains control.
Chaos avoids the attempt from Juntta to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juntta is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta wants to control but Chaos is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaos's waist but Chaos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Chaos shows good takedown defense.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chaos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Juntta tries to score with some ground and pound. Chaos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chaos works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chaos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chaos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Chaos blocks nicely.
Juntta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chaos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chaos has escaped and now he's on top!
Chaos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juntta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaos!
Juntta throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is bucking up trying to escape but Juntta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Chaos avoids a strike by Juntta and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Juntta's guard! Fantastic escape!
Juntta working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.
Juntta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juntta holds on and takes a little breather.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta pulls Chaos in to control the position.
Juntta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntta scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Juntta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chaos won't allow Juntta to sweep him here.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Juntta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chaos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos is taking a breather. Juntta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Juntta tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Juntta moves into full guard.
Juntta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juntta is looking for a triangle here but Chaos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta 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.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Juntta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juntta seems to be looking for submissions.
Chaos wants to improve his position but Juntta is controlling well.
Juntta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chaos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Juntta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juntta throws a strike but Chaos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juntta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntta wants to hit a switch here but Chaos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Juntta there!
Juntta is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chaos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juntta postures up in Chaos's guard and throws a big left but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chaos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has his hands on Juntta's head, controlling the position.
Jussi Juntta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juntta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chaos's guard.
Juntta is looking for a kimura here.
Chaos is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chaos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Juntta.
Juntta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaos wants to get back to full guard.
Juntta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juntta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chaos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juntta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juntta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta clearly takes that 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.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaos defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Chaos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juntta has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chaos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chaos can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Juntta's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Juntta missing with punches from the back.
Chaos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juntta gets his way!
Juntta missing with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Juntta.
Chaos manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Chaos.
Chaos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntta.
Juntta throwing strikes from guard but Chaos blocks nicely.
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Chaos has wrist control.
Juntta throws a strike but Chaos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juntta has his foot on Chaos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta tries to strike from the bottom.
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntta wants to improve his position but instead Chaos has moved into half guard.
Juntta is trying to maintain the position but Chaos is very close to passing his half guard.
Juntta tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Juntta is looking to escape.
Juntta is pressing down on Chaos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juntta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juntta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chaos!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juntta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chaos turns into him and now he's in Juntta's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Juntta had his way with Cameron Chaos in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Juntta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chaos defends it nicely.
Juntta shoots for a double leg takedown but Chaos sprawls well. He's pushed Juntta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juntta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaos is fending him off so far but Juntta persists. Nope, Chaos circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Juntta or perhaps it was just good defense by Chaos which made him look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Chaos as Juntta shoots in.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaos sprawls well. Chaos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntta.
Juntta shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntta shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntta shoots in but no luck this time.
Juntta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chaos pinned against the cage. Chaos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntta shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Juntta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chaos stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntta. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chaos. No joy for Juntta on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juntta is defended easily by Chaos.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaos defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Chaos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos cracks Juntta with a nice body shot.
Chaos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juntta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chaos prevents it.
A short uppercut from Chaos.
Chaos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chaos manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Chaos as Juntta shoots in.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Chaos shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juntta.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntta.
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaos's waist but Chaos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt - Chaos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Jussi Juntta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chaos defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Chaos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chaos slaps away a takedown attempt from Juntta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaos's waist but Chaos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Chaos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juntta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Juntta!
Jussi Juntta retains his heavyweight title!
Cameron Chaos spoke after the fight, saying 'If you fought me on the feet like a man I would put you to sleep Ivan'.
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