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Umbrella 82 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keimah Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Plo Koon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai comes into the arena with Beat It blaring out of the sound system. Plo Koon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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208 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keimah Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Plo Koon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Koon.
Koon moves away from the strike by Animai.
Animai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koon on the side of the head.
Animai throws an off balance right hand
and Koon counters with a shoot takedown. Animai fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Animai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koon has managed to get both his arms back between Animai's legs - danger averted.
Animai is looking for a triangle here but Koon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Animai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koon lands a nice forearm strike.
Animai is looking to regain half guard here but Koon keeps moving and retains side control.
Koon just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koon cracks Animai with a big elbow.
Koon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Animai keeps working.
Animai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Koon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Animai moves into full guard.
Koon content to stall in guard here.
Animai keeping moving, preventing Koon from controlling successfully.
Animai seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koon advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Animai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Animai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Plo Koon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Koon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animai moves away.
Keimah Animai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Animai misses with a left hand
and Koon counters with a single leg into guard. Animai didn't expect that.
Koon stopping the sweep attempt from Animai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koon trying to control the position from guard on top but Animai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koon won't allow Animai to get back to his feet.
Animai looking for subs off his back but Koon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ground and pound from Koon.
Animai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koon pulls his head out easily.
Koon trying to control the action but Animai is working from the bottom.
Animai moves into full guard.
Koon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Animai sneaks back into half guard.
Animai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Animai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koon lands a nice short elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Animai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koon trying to control but Animai is working from the bottom.
Animai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Animai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koon defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plo Koon dominated that round.
That's time! Animai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koon. That's going to slow Animai down.
Animai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Animai connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Koon to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Animai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keimah Animai!
A victorious Keimah Animai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emil Yanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suliman Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suliman Kane will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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119 lbs
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Yanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suliman Kane!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kane is trying to control the action in half guard but Yanenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yanenko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yanenko gets full guard.
Yanenko 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.
Yanenko looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Yanenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kane stopping the sweep attempt from Yanenko.
Yanenko has his feet on Kane's thighs here. He's pushed Kane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Yanenko!
Emil Yanenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Macready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan MuttaFukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macready comes to the cage accompanied by AWOLNATION - SAIL. 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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182 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Macready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan MuttaFukka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macready lands a really nice looking cross but MuttaFukka seems unphased.
Macready throws a body kick that misses.
Macready lands with a cross.
MuttaFukka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MuttaFukka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A cross from MuttaFukka lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MuttaFukka slips a jab and a cross from Macready.
MuttaFukka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MuttaFukka throws a lazy head kick
and Macready counters with a single leg into guard. MuttaFukka didn't expect that.
MuttaFukka is trying to keep Macready in close.
MuttaFukka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Macready trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macready trying to control but MuttaFukka is working from the bottom.
MuttaFukka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka trying to keep a closed guard but Macready is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka checks a low kick from Macready.
MuttaFukka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macready.
MuttaFukka thumps Macready with a low kick.
Macready throws a hook but MuttaFukka avoids it easily.
MuttaFukka tries to score with a low kick but Macready moves his leg out of the way.
Macready connects with an inside leg kick.
Macready lands a lovely overhand right.
MuttaFukka cracks Macready with an open hand slap.
Macready chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MuttaFukka can pounce on him.
Macready misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MuttaFukka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macready connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MuttaFukka scrambles back to his feet.
Macready scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka closes the distance and clinches.
MuttaFukka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MuttaFukka throws a head punch that misses.
MuttaFukka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Macready misses with the head strike.
MuttaFukka lands with a left to the head.
Macready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macready looking to slow down the pace here.
MuttaFukka cracks Macready with a nice body shot.
MuttaFukka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macreadys head.
MuttaFukka swings wildly with an uppercut but Macready uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macready tries to stall but MuttaFukka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MuttaFukka prevents a body shot from Macready.
MuttaFukka blocking some punches.
MuttaFukka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MuttaFukka has Macready pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from MuttaFukka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macready.
Macready lands with a left to the head.
MuttaFukka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MuttaFukka scores with a shot to the side of Macready's head.
MuttaFukka lands a shoulder strike.
Macready trying to stall but MuttaFukka improves his position.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
Macready lands with a light punch inside.
Macready'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.
A short left from MuttaFukka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macready tries to stall but MuttaFukka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macready goes for a takedown attempt but MuttaFukka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macready connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macready looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MuttaFukka lands with a hook. Macready tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MuttaFukka lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - MuttaFukka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Macready misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Macready blocks the low kick.
MuttaFukka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Macready throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MuttaFukka looks to land a left hand but Macready moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macready takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Macready lands a nice looking kick to the body. MuttaFukka takes a step back to recover.
Macready misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Damon Macready will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
MuttaFukka misses the shot to the body.
Macready takes a swing at MuttaFukka's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Macready.
Macready throws a low kick, looking for MuttaFukka's leg but MuttaFukka calmly moves out of range.
Damon Macready is winning the standup battle so far.
MuttaFukka moves out of range of the body kick.
Macready misses the shot to the body.
A jab from MuttaFukka misses.
Macready darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MuttaFukka lands with a good body shot.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick which misses Macready's front leg but catches the back leg as Macready tries to avoid it.
Macready throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Macready throws a nice looking combination but MuttaFukka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macready swings away with a body shot that misses
and MuttaFukka counters by moving into the clinch.
MuttaFukka managing to block the knees to the body from Macready.
MuttaFukka effectively controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MuttaFukka taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Macready.
MuttaFukka misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macready.
MuttaFukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MuttaFukka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
MuttaFukka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, MuttaFukka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macready prevents a body shot from MuttaFukka.
Macready misses with a punch to the body.
Macready misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuttaFukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MuttaFukka digs a right hand into Macready's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macready's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka lands with a light punch inside.
Macready wants to stall.
Macready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MuttaFukka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macready has a couple of punches blocked by MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macready's elbow.
Macready is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MuttaFukka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Macready scores with a shoulder strike.
Macready trying to land knees to the body.
Macready lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MuttaFukka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macready up against the cage.
Macready missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macready.
Macready is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MuttaFukka is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Macready blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macready is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MuttaFukka prevents a body shot from Macready.
MuttaFukka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Macready stalling in the clinch.
MuttaFukka works on Macready's body with a couple of short punches.
Macready stalling.
MuttaFukka avoiding damage as Macready throws knees to the body.
Macready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuttaFukka's elbow.
Dan MuttaFukka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Macready throws a punch but it's blocked by MuttaFukka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macready takes a shot to the head.
Macready wants a takedown but no success here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macready has a couple of punches blocked by MuttaFukka.
Macready misses with the head strike.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
Macready tries to stall but MuttaFukka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MuttaFukka taking a breather.
Macready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuttaFukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MuttaFukka prevents a body shot from Macready.
MuttaFukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macready can't find room to land a body shot as MuttaFukka controls the action.
MuttaFukka can't find room to land a body shot as Macready controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka lands a right hand.
MuttaFukka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MuttaFukka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Macready takes a shot to the head.
MuttaFukka cracks Macready with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan MuttaFukka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
MuttaFukka blocks a head kick by Macready.
MuttaFukka misses with a looping left.
Macready misses with a straight right.
Macready connects with a solid leg kick.
MuttaFukka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MuttaFukka throws a leg kick which misses Macready's front leg but catches the back leg as Macready tries to avoid it.
MuttaFukka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macready cracks a nice hook into MuttaFukka's ribs.
Macready tries to keep at a distance but MuttaFukka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Macready taking a breather.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
MuttaFukka cracks Macready with a nice body shot.
Macready's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macready is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuttaFukka stalls.
MuttaFukka scores with a shot to the side of Macready's head.
MuttaFukka lands a right hand.
MuttaFukka managing to block the knees to the body from Macready.
Macready can't find room to land a body shot as MuttaFukka controls the action.
MuttaFukka lands with a right to the head.
Macready is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MuttaFukka.
Macready is trying to maintain a safe position but MuttaFukka gets an underhook and turns Macready into the cage.
Macready blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka dodges an elbow strike from Macready.
MuttaFukka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MuttaFukka throws a punch but it's blocked by Macready.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macready misses with a punch to the body.
Macready throws a knee to the head but misses.
MuttaFukka lands with a right to the head.
MuttaFukka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuttaFukka pushes Macready back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from MuttaFukka on the inside.
Macready takes a shot to the head.
Macready lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for MuttaFukka.
Macready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
MuttaFukka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macreadys head.
MuttaFukka tries to work over Macready's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macready tries to work over MuttaFukka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macready misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macready swings wildly with an uppercut but MuttaFukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macready lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Macready effectively controlling the action here.
Macready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macready tries to throw a body punch but MuttaFukka avoids it by throwing Macready back against the cage.
Macready taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from MuttaFukka.
MuttaFukka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
Macready struggles to land a body shot inside as MuttaFukka controls his hands.
Macready swings wildly with an uppercut but MuttaFukka uses good head movement to avoid it.
MuttaFukka tries to throw a body punch but Macready avoids it by throwing MuttaFukka back against the cage.
MuttaFukka misses with some punches.
Macready's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuttaFukka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macready or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MuttaFukka tries to stall but Macready uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macready changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MuttaFukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MuttaFukka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MuttaFukka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macready avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MuttaFukka punishes Macready's body with a nice straight punch.
Macready throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MuttaFukka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macready just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for MuttaFukka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MuttaFukka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MuttaFukka looks to score with a jab to the body but Macready is just out of range.
MuttaFukka misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan MuttaFukka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MuttaFukka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dow Jones (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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280 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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24
255 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Rento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dow Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rento lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Dow Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rento cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rento finish him?
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rento's shoulder, as Rento tries to avoid the shot.
Rento staying out of range there.
Rento tries to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rento looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Rento cracks Jones's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Jones slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Rento can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reijo Rento!
A relieved looking Reijo Rento 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Elwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emil Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Cube - Why We Thugs. Gustafsson has chosen Two Steps from Hell - Heart of Courage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Elwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elwood takes a swing at Gustafsson's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Elwood misses its intended target.
Elwood misses with a low kick as Gustafsson jumps back.
A left lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson slips a straight right by Elwood.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses
and Elwood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gustafsson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson wants to control but Elwood postures up.
Gustafsson parries the strikes from Elwood easily there. Elwood is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gustafsson to escape.
Elwood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Elwood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Elwood scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gustafsson to see if he's OK.
Elwood working the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Elwood keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood throws an elbow but Gustafsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Elwood throwing strikes but Gustafsson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gustafsson working away.
Elwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Elwood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Elwood is working from the bottom.
Elwood tries to improve position but can't.
Elwood's coaches at Gangsterdamage 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.
Elwood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gustafsson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but Elwood is working away.
Elwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elwood is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
Elwood tries to improve position but can't.
Elwood is working hard here to advance position.
Elwood is pushing Gustafsson's head away, looking to escape. Gustafsson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Elwood is working from the bottom.
Elwood is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.
Elwood is looking to reverse the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Gustafsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Elwood is looking to regain half guard here but Gustafsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but Elwood is working away.
Elwood stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Elwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustafsson moves away from the strike by Elwood.
Elwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Elwood 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.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Elwood.
Elwood throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Gustafsson lands but Elwood takes it in his stride.
Elwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elwood checks a low kick from Gustafsson.
Elwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
Elwood misses with a body shot.
Gustafsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Elwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gustafsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Elwood scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson thows a leg kick but Elwood checks it
and Elwood counters with a single leg into guard. Gustafsson didn't expect that.
Jake Elwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Elwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Elwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elwood scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elwood throws a big right hand that misses.
Elwood with a nice head shot there.
Elwood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Elwood controls the pace.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Elwood from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Allstars MMA inform us that Gustafsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elwood throwing strikes from guard but Gustafsson blocks nicely.
Gustafsson is pulling down on Elwood's head. It's preventing any offense from Elwood, at least for the moment.
Gustafsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elwood.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Elwood in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elwood's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elwood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Elwood in close.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gustafsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elwood defends well.
Gustafsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elwood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elwood throws a big right hand that misses.
Elwood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elwood throwing strikes but missing.
Elwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Elwood with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elwood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Elwood dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gustafsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elwood misses with a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gustafsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elwood throws an off balance right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elwood can pounce on him.
Elwood with a hook.
Gustafsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gustafsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Gustafsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elwood.
Elwood throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Gustafsson lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gustafsson. That did some damage!
Gustafsson misses with a hook.
Elwood keeps Gustafsson at a distance using the push kick.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elwood.
Elwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Elwood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elwood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustafsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Elwood.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Elwood gets an underhook and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson avoids the elbow strike from Elwood, against the cage.
Gustafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson connects with a looping right hand.
Gustafsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Elwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gustafsson drops his hands momentarily and Elwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Gustafsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elwood misses with a right hand
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Elwood.
Elwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson lands the left hand.
Elwood is rocked!
Elwood drops his hands momentarily and Gustafsson needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Elwood just on the top of the head. Elwood drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Elwood - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emil Gustafsson!
Emil Gustafsson 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 Rejinaldo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Mike Dyson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
200 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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193 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rejinaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson jabs at Silva's body.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been informed that Dyson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Dyson missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Dyson is just out of range.
Dyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Dyson's shoulder, as Dyson tries to avoid the shot.
Rejinaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva checks a low kick from Dyson.
Dyson lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Dyson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Dyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
A big right from Dyson misses.
Dyson blocks the body kick.
Dyson throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Dyson blocks a head kick by Silva.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Dyson slips the punch.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Dyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyson blocks the body kick.
Dyson throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Silva misses with a low kick as Dyson jumps back.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Good leg kick by Dyson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dyson lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Dyson is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dyson connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Dyson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Dyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyson throws a head kick that misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Silva misses.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dyson. Dyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dyson.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dyson under the eye.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Dyson counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Silva! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Dyson!
After the big win, Mike Dyson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ode Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arild Einemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Einemo's choice of entrance music: Arkasia - Into Nowhere (Feat CoMa). 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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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ode Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Arild Einemo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen checks the leg kick.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Einemo avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Einemo slips under a jab.
Einemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Einemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Einemo fakes the leg kick and cracks Jokinen in the body.
Jokinen jabs Einemo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Einemo throws out a leg kick but Jokinen moves out of range and Einemo only half commits.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Einemo.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Einemo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Einemo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen catches Einemo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Einemo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Einemo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Jokinen cracks Einemo with an open hand slap.
Einemo ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in and drives through. Einemo sprawls well.
Jokinen misses the body punch
and Einemo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Einemo.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Einemo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Einemo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Einemo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einemo manages to avoid it.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Einemo.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Einemo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Jokinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Einemo.
Einemo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fighters are battling for position here. Einemo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einemo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jokinen advances to mount.
Einemo wants to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jokinen avoids the attempt from Einemo to control.
Jokinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Einemo looks a forlorn figure.
Jokinen tries to control but Einemo wriggling away.
Jokinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Einemo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Jokinen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen looking to ground and pound but Einemo is blocking nicely.
Jokinen with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Einemo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts.
Einemo ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Einemo is trying to defend but Jokinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jokinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Einemo keeps working.
Ode Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Einemo keeping control of the position.
Einemo is refusing to be controlled, as Jokinen sits in half guard.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Einemo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Einemo is a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Ode Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Einemo throws out the jab.
Einemo throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
A jab from Jokinen does it's job there.
Einemo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Einemo looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Einemo sprawls well. Einemo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Einemo avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Einemo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Einemo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Einemo is just out of range.
Jokinen lands a really nice looking cross but Einemo seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Einemo throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Einemo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Einemo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jokinen thows a huge punch but Einemo dodges it nicely.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Einemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Einemo taking some punishment here, with Jokinen in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jokinen lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Einemo trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Einemo is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Einemo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ode Jokinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Einemo misses the target.
Einemo misses with a low kick.
Einemo throws a front kick aimed at Jokinen's knee but Jokinen avoids it well.
Einemo thows a body kick. Jokinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Einemo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Einemo slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Einemo sprawls well. He's pushed Jokinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arild Einemo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Einemo lands a lovely overhand right.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Einemo.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Einemo jabs at Jokinen's body.
Einemo blocks a jab.
Einemo misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Einemo defends it nicely.
Einemo throws a head kick that misses.
Einemo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Einemo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Einemo.
Ode Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einemo connects with a crisp jab.
Einemo lands the left hand.
Einemo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ode Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Einemo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Einemo throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Einemo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Einemo.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Einemo manages to avoid it.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Einemo circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Einemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Einemo with a hook.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Einemo.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Einemo's body. Einemo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Einemo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ode Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Einemo was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Einemo is just out of range.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arild Einemo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Einemo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Einemo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Einemo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Einemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Einemo keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Einemo.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Einemo misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Einemo connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Einemo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen lands a nice hook to Einemo's body. Einemo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokinen takes a swing at Einemo's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Einemo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arild Einemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ode Jokinen!
After winning the bout, Ode Jokinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg throws a hook but Morales blocks it.
Zoidberg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morales throws a leg kick
and Zoidberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morales won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morales defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Zoidberg are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zoidberg trying to control the action but Morales is working from the bottom.
Zoidberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Morales is trying to control Zoidberg's posture but Zoidberg avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working.
Zoidberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morales holding on.
Zoidberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound but Morales is defending the strikes.
Zoidberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zoidberg 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.
Zoidberg staying calm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zoidberg is controlling him well.
Morales is looking for a sweep.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zoidberg wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
Morales is looking to reverse the position.
Morales avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zoidberg.
Zoidberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales is trying to control Zoidberg's posture but Zoidberg avoids it.
Zoidberg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Morales defending against the ground and pound.
Zoidberg tries to score with some ground and pound. Morales controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morales is trying to buck Zoidberg off.
Zoidberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Morales regains half guard, as Zoidberg was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales is staying active underneath Zoidberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zoidberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Zoidberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morales is defending against the submission attempts here by Zoidberg.
Morales wants to improve his position but Zoidberg is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morales is pressing down on Zoidberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morales trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morales. Zoidberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoidberg connects with the punch.
Morales digs a good body shot into Zoidberg's ribs.
Zoidberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zoidberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Zoidberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morales. Morales obviously looking to wear him down.
Morales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morales misses with a right hand
and Zoidberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Zoidberg saw that one coming.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales throws a solid leg kick but Zoidberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morales.
Morales lands a nice shot to the body.
Morales misses with a hook. Zoidberg ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales scores with a decent looking hook.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick that misses.
Juan Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoidberg is looking to land body kicks.
Zoidberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zoidberg lands with a nice body punch.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoidberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
Morales misses the jab.
Zoidberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Morales bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Morales checks a leg kick nicely.
Morales misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Zoidberg counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morales is looking to regain half guard here but Zoidberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Zoidberg wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Zoidberg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zoidberg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Morales tries to buck Zoidberg off but Zoidberg is having none of it.
Morales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zoidberg wants to control but Morales is keeping him busy.
Morales has one of Zoidberg's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg throws an elbow but Morales slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zoidberg lands some shots froms side control.
Zoidberg 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales struggling a bit here.
Morales regains half guard, as Zoidberg was trying to land strikes.
Zoidberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales trying to hold on to Zoidberg's head to control him but Zoidberg postures up.
Zoidberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dr John Zoidberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morales has hold of Zoidberg's hands but Zoidberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoidberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zoidberg is nestled in close to Morales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Zoidberg thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
Zoidberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Zoidberg with the ground and pound but Morales uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Morales misses with a hook.
Morales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoidberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morales won't be happy with that.
Morales taking a bit of punishment here - Zoidberg scoring with strikes.
Morales tries to improve position but can't.
Zoidberg in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Morales regains half guard, as Zoidberg was trying to land strikes.
Zoidberg lands strikes from half guard.
Morales is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales wants to get back to his feet.
Zoidberg working over Morales with some ground and pound. Morales looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morales does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zoidberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Morales won't allow Zoidberg to pass to mount.
Zoidberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoidberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zoidberg thows a huge punch but Morales dodges it nicely.
Zoidberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morales sees it coming and defends easily.
Morales makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morales.
Zoidberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoidberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoidberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Morales holds on and takes a little breather.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zoidberg stopping the sweep attempt from Morales.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoidberg being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juan Morales wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Zoidberg misses the target.
Zoidberg slips a jab from Morales.
Zoidberg ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
A punch combination from Morales misses.
Morales misses the shot to the body.
Morales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zoidberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg takes a swing at Morales's ribcage but misses.
Zoidberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Juan Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Morales is winning the standup battle so far.
Zoidberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Morales is just out of range.
Zoidberg checks the leg kick.
Zoidberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dr John Zoidberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zoidberg tries a low kick but Morales avoids it.
Zoidberg throws a chopping leg kick but Morales manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Zoidberg.
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.
Morales lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoidberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dr John Zoidberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoidberg 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dr John Zoidberg!
Dr John Zoidberg gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Juan Morales stepped up to the mic, saying 'EI JUMALAUTA MITÄ PASKAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masamichi Yamaji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
262 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Masamichi Yamaji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Eriksson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sloppy strikes from Yamaji. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaji.
Yamaji throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eriksson misses with a head kick.
Nice cross by Eriksson.
Eriksson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yamaji will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaji gets caught flat footed, as Eriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eriksson chips away with some ground and pound.
Yamaji is pulling down on Eriksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Eriksson, at least for the moment.
Yamaji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eriksson throwing strikes from guard but Yamaji blocks nicely.
Eriksson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson being controlled here momentarily.
Yamaji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yamaji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eriksson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yamaji gets caught flat footed, as Eriksson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eriksson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamaji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eriksson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaji is controlling Eriksson's posture.
Yamaji is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Masamichi Yamaji wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
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!
Eriksson misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Yamaji.
Karl Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yamaji throws a wild body kick that Eriksson sees coming a mile off.
Eriksson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamaji looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamaji is breathing heavily.
Eriksson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Eriksson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eriksson.
It looks like Masamichi Yamaji has been cut.
Eriksson shoots for a double leg takedown but Yamaji sprawls well. He's pushed Eriksson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamaji is fending him off so far but Eriksson persists. Nope, Yamaji circles away and we're back to standing.
Eriksson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaji blocks a head kick by Eriksson.
Eriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yamaji has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamaji there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamaji is rocked!
Yamaji slips a jab from Eriksson.
Oh Yamaji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eriksson looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Eriksson backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Yamaji's temple! It sends Yamaji violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Eriksson celebrates and the doctors try to help Yamaji!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Karl Eriksson!
Karl Eriksson is the new heavyweight champion!
Karl Eriksson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'OMG!!!! WHAT?!? TITS, SUGAR, CANCER, OREOS
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO'.
Masamichi Yamaji spoke after the fight, saying 'Grrrrrrrrr'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Kamakawiwo Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Sykk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakawiwo Ole's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World. Sykk has chosen Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
25
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Kamakawiwo Ole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vesa Sykk!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Sykk lands a front kick.
A punch combination from Kamakawiwo Ole misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks a jab.
Sykk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sykk trying to control from half guard but Kamakawiwo Ole is working away.
Kamakawiwo Ole is defending against the submission attempts here by Sykk.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Sykk postures up.
Sykk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamakawiwo Ole defending well though.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to get to full guard but Sykk has control of the leg.
Sykk lands strikes from half guard.
Sykk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sykk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sykk working Kamakawiwo Ole over with strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to hold on to Sykk's head to control him but Sykk postures up.
Kamakawiwo Ole moves into full guard.
My spies in DJs Locker inform me that Sykk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamakawiwo Ole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykk is aware though and is defending well.
Sykk throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole wants to sweep here but Sykk controlling him for the moment.
Sykk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sykk.
Sykk won't allow Kamakawiwo Ole to sweep him here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is trying to control the position but Sykk postures up.
Kamakawiwo Ole is really struggling to control Sykk but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sykk trying to control but Kamakawiwo Ole is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kamakawiwo Ole missing with a left hand there. Sykk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sykk gets caught flat footed, as Kamakawiwo Ole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sykk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sykk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamakawiwo Ole is looking to work some ground and pound but Sykk has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sykk's head.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sykk has his foot on Kamakawiwo Ole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamakawiwo Ole works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamakawiwo Ole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sykk keeping full guard, as Kamakawiwo Ole tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamakawiwo Ole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sykk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamakawiwo Ole.
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
Sykk controlling the position.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control but Sykk is working from the bottom.
Sykk can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamakawiwo Ole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sykk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sykk working a defensive guard here.
Kamakawiwo Ole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamakawiwo Ole trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sykk throws a leg kick but Kamakawiwo Ole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with the left hand. Sykk knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamakawiwo Ole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamakawiwo Ole looks for a takedown but Sykk sprawls well.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with the left hand. Sykk knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykk lands a leg kick that knocks Kamakawiwo Ole off balance momentarily.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakawiwo Ole scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk throws a shot to the body.
Kamakawiwo Ole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykk.
A leg kick checked by Kamakawiwo Ole.
Kamakawiwo Ole tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kamakawiwo Ole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamakawiwo Ole blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakawiwo Ole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sykk moves out of range as Kamakawiwo Ole strikes.
Kamakawiwo Ole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykk takes one to the chin there.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with an uppercut. Sykk saw that one coming.
Kamakawiwo Ole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamakawiwo Ole misses with a wild body shot.
Sykk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kamakawiwo Ole 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.
Sykk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamakawiwo Ole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sykk is tightening it up a little... Kamakawiwo Ole has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kamakawiwo Ole reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kamakawiwo Ole taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sykk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Vesa Sykk 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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