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Clash of Alliances - 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirsad Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiglitz comes to the cage accompanied by I Gave You A Reach Around and This Is How You Repay Me?. Mirsad Ibrahimovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Stiglitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirsad Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz drives through and clinches with Ibrahimovic against the cage.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break the clinch but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz lands a left hand.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
Ibrahimovic blocks an uppercut.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibrahimovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stiglitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibrahimovic has Stiglitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stiglitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ibrahimovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiglitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Stiglitz on the inside.
Ibrahimovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz lands a body shot.
Ibrahimovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stiglitz tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibrahimovic avoids the damage to the body.
Ibrahimovic managing to block the knees to the body from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibrahimovic blocks an uppercut.
Ibrahimovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stiglitz pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left and a right from Ibrahimovic both land. Nice combination.
Stiglitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head.
Ibrahimovic tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Dan Stiglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirsad Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic is looking to control Stiglitz's arms but Stiglitz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ibrahimovic has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrahimovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stiglitz.
Ibrahimovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stiglitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stiglitz has a couple of punches blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Stiglitz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stiglitz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ibrahimovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiglitz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic takes a shot to the head.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stiglitz gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stiglitz fails to land.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibrahimovic is trying to break the clinch but Stiglitz is controlling him.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrahimovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz working aggressively here.
Ibrahimovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stiglitz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stiglitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Stiglitz on the inside.
Stiglitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic.
Stiglitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibrahimovic avoids it.
Stiglitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stiglitz after a bit of a struggle.
Stiglitz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic looks winded!
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiglitz.
Stiglitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Stiglitz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stiglitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
Ibrahimovic blocking some punches.
Stiglitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch but Stiglitz keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic.
Stiglitz lands a left hand.
A short right from Stiglitz.
A nice left hand lands by Stiglitz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibrahimovic takes a shot to the head.
Stiglitz missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stiglitz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stiglitz clinches.
Stiglitz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibrahimovic can do to turn this around?
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibrahimovic prevents a body shot from Stiglitz.
Still in the clinch, Stiglitz scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Ibrahimovic tries for a takedown but Stiglitz manages to get underhooks.
Ibrahimovic blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stiglitz.
Ibrahimovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibrahimovic is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Stiglitz finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stiglitz.
Ibrahimovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
Ibrahimovic misses with a hook.
Stiglitz forces Ibrahimovic back against the cage and clinches.
Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibrahimovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stiglitz misses with the head strike.
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!
Stiglitz misses with some punches.
Stiglitz throws a head punch that misses.
Ibrahimovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dan Stiglitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirsad Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic blocking some punches.
Ibrahimovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibrahimovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stiglitz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stiglitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibrahimovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ibrahimovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stiglitz missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stiglitz lands a left hand.
Ibrahimovic is trying to push Stiglitz away but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibrahimovic has had enough of the clinch but Stiglitz keeps him there for the moment.
Stiglitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stiglitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stiglitz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards.
Stiglitz lands with a left to the head.
Stiglitz throws a big uppercut that drops Ibrahimovic! More strikes from Stiglitz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ibrahimovic lies dazed against the cage as Stiglitz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Stiglitz!
Dan Stiglitz retains his welterweight title!
Dan Stiglitz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Budiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delta Frankzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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143 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Budiman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delta Frankzola!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budiman rushes Frankzola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Budiman misses with the head strike.
Frankzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budiman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frankzola avoiding damage as Budiman throws knees to the body.
Budiman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frankzola.
Frankzola has picked Budiman up - he's going for a ride! Frankzola dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Budiman trying to control from the bottom.
Frankzola wants to take a breather but Budiman is having none of it.
Budiman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frankzola.
Frankzola has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frankzola lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Budiman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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.
Frankzola looking to secure an arm triangle but Budiman defends it well.
Frankzola connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Budiman is working to get back to half guard.
Frankzola wants to control the pace but Budiman is squirming around nicely.
Frankzola looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frankzola is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Budiman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frankzola landing strikes from the mount and Budiman is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankzola landing shots from mount.
Frankzola scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Budiman is rocked!
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!
Frankzola postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Budiman badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Frankzola around the waist but Frankzola pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Frankzola is the winner by TKO! Frankzola jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Delta Frankzola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Visi Alaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Goretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alaric comes to the cage accompanied by Da Club. Goretti has chosen I'm Too Sexy as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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141 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Visi Alaric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Goretti!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Alaric there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alaric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Alaric tenderised Goretti's leg. Goretti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alaric misses with a leg kick
and Goretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goretti throws a right hand that Alaric ducks under and follows up with a left that Alaric also avoids with ease.
Alaric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A good leg kick by Alaric.
Alaric misses with a low kick.
Alaric tries to land a body kick
and Goretti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goretti throws a body kick that misses.
Alaric throws a front kick aimed at Goretti's knee but Goretti avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alaric.
Alaric throws a chopping leg kick but Goretti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alaric - that will leave a mark!
Alaric misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alaric tries a head kick but it misses.
Goretti throws a series of punches but Alaric avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti throws a series of punches but Alaric moves out of range.
Alaric cracks the inside of Goretti's front leg.
Goretti throws out a leg kick but Alaric moves out of range and Goretti only half commits.
Alaric fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goretti checks it well.
Goretti jabs Alaric right on the nose. Alaric blinks but takes it well.
Alaric attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alaric throws a low kick but Goretti moves out of range easily.
Goretti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alaric does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alaric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goretti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaric motions for Goretti to come forward. Alaric throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alaric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alaric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alaric needs to keep his hands up - Goretti had a free shot at his head there.
Alaric throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alaric throws a leg kick but Goretti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaric throws a low kick but Goretti avoids it.
Goretti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alaric takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goretti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alaric throws a front kick aimed at Goretti's knee but Goretti avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goretti! But no joy.
Goretti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goretti avoids the head kick by Alaric.
Alaric motions for Goretti to come forward. Alaric throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alaric ducks right into an uppercut from Goretti.
Alaric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Visi Alaric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Goretti. That snapped Alaric's head back.
Alaric drives through and clinches with Goretti against the cage.
Goretti digs a right hand underneath Alaric's ribcage. Alaric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goretti has Alaric pushed against the cage.
Goretti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alaric is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goretti takes an elbow to the temple.
Goretti tries to work over Alaric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Goretti.
Alaric wants to get back to striking at distance but Goretti won't allow it.
Alaric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alaric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alaric is trying to maintain a safe position but Goretti gets an underhook and turns Alaric into the cage.
Goretti blocks an elbow strike from Alaric.
Goretti pushes Alaric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alaric throws an elbow but it misses.
Alaric takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alaric throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alaric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goretti's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goretti is keeping busy.
Goretti avoids a wild elbow strike from Alaric.
Goretti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alaric backwards.
Goretti blocks an elbow strike from Alaric.
Alaric prevents a body shot from Goretti.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alaric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goretti lands a hook that snaps the head of Alaric backwards.
Alaric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goretti.
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!
Goretti lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Goretti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alaric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alaric takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Goretti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alaric.
Alaric wants to land a leg kick but Goretti is out of range.
Alaric clinches.
Alaric throws an elbow that misses.
Alaric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alaric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goretti is pushing Alaric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alaric is trying to break the clinch but Goretti is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goretti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goretti pushes Alaric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goretti breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goretti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alaric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Goretti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goretti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goretti blocks a leg kick.
Alaric throws a leg kick that misses.
Goretti misses with a body shot.
Alaric blocks a head kick by Goretti.
Goretti throws a good cross that connects.
Alaric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goretti works Alaric's body with a nice hook.
Goretti looks to land a combination but Alaric avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Alaric.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goretti tries to keep at a distance but Alaric has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alaric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goretti blocks the elbow strike.
Alaric misses with an elbow over the top.
Alaric breaks the clinch.
Alaric fakes the leg kick and cracks Goretti in the body.
Goretti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alaric rather than just go for the knockout.
Alaric misses with a low kick.
Goretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alaric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goretti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alaric.
Goretti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goretti misses with a looping right.
Alaric clinches up with Goretti and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alaric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goretti misses with a punch to the body.
Alaric trying to control the position but instead, Goretti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alaric into the cage.
Goretti blocks an elbow strike from Alaric.
Alaric is trying to stall.
Alaric stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goretti.
Alaric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alaric throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Alaric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alaric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alaric misses with a low kick.
Goretti motions for Alaric to come forward. Goretti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alaric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goretti instigates a clinch.
Alaric misses with an elbow over the top.
Goretti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
Goretti blocks an elbow strike from Alaric.
Goretti misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti blocks the elbow strike.
Alaric looking to slow down the pace here.
Visi Alaric has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alaric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Goretti 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! This is the final round!
Goretti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goretti lands a nice looking body shot.
Alaric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goretti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goretti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Goretti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alaric with a body shot.
Alaric moves into the clinch.
Alaric is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goretti is keeping busy.
Alaric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alaric pushes off an throws an elbow but Goretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alaric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goretti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alaric stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goretti has Alaric pressed against the cage.
Alaric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goretti lands a shot to the body.
Goretti tries to work over Alaric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goretti lands a left hand.
Alaric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alaric misses with a body kick.
Goretti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alaric throws a sloppy head kick and Goretti moves out of range easily.
Alaric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goretti throws a series of strikes that have Alaric backpedaling.
Goretti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Goretti.
Goretti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaric tries to land a front kick but Goretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alaric throws a leg kick which misses Goretti's front leg but catches the back leg as Goretti tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goretti tried to score with a low kick but Alaric checks it.
Alaric tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goretti manages to circle out of the way.
Goretti throws a nice looking combination but Alaric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goretti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alaric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goretti lands a lovely overhand right.
Goretti avoids the head kick by Alaric.
Alaric tries to land a front kick but Goretti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goretti throws a sloppy head kick and Alaric moves out of range easily.
Alaric throws out a leg kick but Goretti moves out of range and Alaric only half commits.
Goretti tries to counter with a clinch but Alaric shakes him off and moves away.
Alaric throws a body kick that misses
and Goretti counters by clinching up.
Alaric has Goretti pushed against the cage.
Goretti controlling the action here for a moment.
Goretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaric is trying to stall.
Alaric wants to stall.
Goretti avoids the elbow strike from Alaric, against the cage.
Goretti is working Alaric over against the cage.
Goretti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alaric's efforts to push away.
Goretti avoids a wild elbow strike from Alaric.
Alaric is trying to break the clinch but Goretti is controlling him.
Goretti scores with a shot to the side of Alaric's head.
Goretti avoids a wild elbow strike from Alaric.
Goretti is trying to stall.
Alaric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaric pushes off an throws an elbow but Goretti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Goretti misses with a punch to the body.
Goretti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goretti avoids the elbow strike from Alaric, against the cage.
Alaric looking to slow down the pace here.
Goretti tries to throw a body punch but Alaric avoids it by throwing Goretti back against the cage.
Visi Alaric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaric working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goretti.
Goretti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
George Goretti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alaric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Goretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goretti 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Goretti!
In his post fight interview, George Goretti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismo Leikola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Leikola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush throws an overhand right that lands on Leikola's shoulder, as Leikola tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Leikola misses.
Leikola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bush.
Bush throws an off balance right hand
and Bush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leikola to score with a decent uppercut.
Leikola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bush shoots in looking for a takedown but Leikola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leikola pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Leikola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leikola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Bush is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Leikola.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leikola lands a big right hand that drops Bush! The killer instinct kicks in and Leikola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Leikola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismo Leikola!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davie Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Davie Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy keeps the fight on the outside.
Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Tyrone Jackson has been cut.
Brophy cracks Jackson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jackson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brophy finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Brophy drops Jackson with a big left hand! Jackson is injured, injured bad! Brophy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davie Brophy!
A determined Davie Brophy didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zurgadai Jebe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Sheehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehy has chosen Job - Maybe later as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zurgadai Jebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebe looking to score a takedown here. Sheehy is defending well but Jebe drives through and ends up in Sheehy's guard.
Jebe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehy is keeping the position for now.
Jebe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jebe tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehy is retaining full guard.
Jebe is sitting in close to Sheehy's body. Sheehy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jebe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jebe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sheehy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ethan Sheehy!
Ethan Sheehy 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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