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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James La Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Wlodarczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James La Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hubert Wlodarczyk !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wlodarczyk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching La Grande on his heels. He'll look to pass La Grande's guard now, I'm sure.
La Grande is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wlodarczyk frees his head nicely. Oh but La Grande has switched to an armbar! Wlodarczyk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James La Grande!
James La Grande thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gasparotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simple Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gasparotto comes into the arena with Dengaz ft. Marcelo D2 - Tamo Juntos blaring out of the sound system. Simple Simon struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Simple Simon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Gasparotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simple Simon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon gets a takedown into half guard.
Gasparotto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gasparotto trying to hold on to Simon's head to control him but Simon postures up.
Gasparotto looking for submissions off his back.
Gasparotto wants to get back to full guard.
Gasparotto trying to control but Simon postures up.
Ground and pound from Simon.
Simon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Simon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon 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.
Gasparotto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gasparotto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparotto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gasparotto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
Simon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gasparotto looking for a guillotine here but Simon defends easily.
Gasparotto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gasparotto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gasparotto is breathing heavily.
Simon lands a couple of digs.
Simon postures up.
Gasparotto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simon defends well.
Simon postures up and lands a big shot to Gasparotto's brow.
Simon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon is posturing up here but Gasparotto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Simon tries to roll out but it's too tight and Simon has to tap! Slick submission there by Gasparotto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Gasparotto!
Gabriel Gasparotto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Simple Simon spoke after the fight, saying 'That's bullshit. Total bullshit loss.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Timanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McConnell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious Biggie Small. Oscar Timanee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oscar Timanee!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McConnell.
McConnell looks to land a left hand but Timanee moved out of range nicely.
Timanee misses with the combination.
McConnell scores with a three punch combo!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McConnell! Timanee is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McConnell!
Conor McConnell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Hauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop You In Da Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pop You In Da Eye!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstr�m and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
In Da Eye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye takes a swing at Hauser's ribcage but misses.
Hauser seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
In Da Eye clinches up against the cage.
Hauser with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pop You In Da Eye has been cut.
Hauser scores with a knee to the head.
Hauser misses with a knee strike.
Hauser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but In Da Eye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hauser tries a knee to the head but In Da Eye blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, In Da Eye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hauser's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
In Da Eye misses with a punch to the body.
Hauser connects with a nasty looking knee right to In Da Eye's face.
Hauser lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauser throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hauser avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
A short right from In Da Eye.
Hauser lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
In Da Eye misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hauser lands a good knee to the midsection. In Da Eye won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Hauser fails to land.
Hauser swings wildly with an uppercut but In Da Eye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hauser lands a good knee to the midsection. In Da Eye won't want to take too many of those.
In Da Eye looks winded!
Nice elbow from Hauser.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow strike.
Hauser misses with an elbow strike.
In Da Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by In Da Eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Hauser.
Hauser drops down looking for an ankle pick but In Da Eye pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hauser scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
In Da Eye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hauser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hauser has taken the fight to the clinch.
In Da Eye throws a head punch that misses.
Hauser takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hauser throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hauser throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser working In Da Eye over with knees to the body.
Hauser misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Da Eye.
Hauser connects with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
In Da Eye takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hauser scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hauser scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hauser misses with a knee to the head.
Hauser lands a knee to the body.
Hauser working In Da Eye over with knees to the body.
Hauser pushes off an throws an elbow but In Da Eye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hauser blocks an elbow strike.
Hauser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but In Da Eye blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Da Eye is defending well for now.
Hauser tries a knee to the head but In Da Eye blocks it.
Hauser avoids a wild elbow strike from In Da Eye.
Hauser looking to throw knees to the head but In Da Eye is blocking nicely.
Hauser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and In Da Eye avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hauser throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by In Da Eye after a bit of a struggle.
In Da Eye lands an elbow that stopped Hauser in his tracks for a moment.
In Da Eye lands an elbow inside that Hauser shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from In Da Eye fails to land.
Hauser blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hauser fails to land.
Hauser landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hauser landing knees to the body.
Hauser scores with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauser using the Thai plumb to throw knees but In Da Eye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hauser throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauser missing with knees to the body.
Hauser misses with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Hauser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hauser lands a hook that snaps the head of In Da Eye backwards.
Hauser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Da Eye is defending well for now.
In Da Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauser controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Da Eye is defending well for now.
Hauser working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
In Da Eye throws a head punch that misses.
In Da Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauser.
In Da Eye avoids the elbow strike from Hauser, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
In Da Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauser controls his hands.
Hauser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but In Da Eye is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Hauser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hauser misses with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye can't find room to land a body shot as Hauser controls the action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Hauser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pop You In Da Eye's cut.
That's time! Hauser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hauser darts in and clinches In Da Eye up against the cage.
Hauser pushes off an throws an elbow but In Da Eye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
In Da Eye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hauser blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, In Da Eye throws an elbow but misses.
Hauser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hauser scores with a knee to the head.
In Da Eye pushes off an throws an elbow but Hauser leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hauser lands a shoulder strike.
Hauser dodges an elbow strike from In Da Eye.
In Da Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
In Da Eye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Da Eye avoids a wild elbow strike from Hauser.
Hauser avoids the elbow strike from In Da Eye, against the cage.
Hauser tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hauser misses with a knee strike.
Hauser connects with a massive knee from the clinch and In Da Eye goes down! Hauser jumps into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
In Da Eye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Da Eye is breathing heavily.
Hauser throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
In Da Eye controls the position.
Hauser looking to control but In Da Eye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
In Da Eye tries to hold on but Hauser postures up.
Hauser throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hauser is stalling here but it's allowed In Da Eye to get half guard.
Hauser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed In Da Eye's head.
Hauser trying to mount his opponent but In Da Eye defends it.
Hauser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
In Da Eye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In Da Eye is staying active underneath Hauser, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hauser trying to pass the guard but In Da Eye defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
In Da Eye trying to control here.
In Da Eye gets back to full guard.
Hauser postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In Da Eye has control of Hauser's left arm, preventing Hauser from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hauser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. In Da Eye is keeping the position for now.
Hauser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that In Da Eye can do to turn this around?
In Da Eye is controlling Hauser's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
In Da Eye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
In Da Eye throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
In Da Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hauser feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits In Da Eyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
In Da Eye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Da Eye throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hauser.
Hauser moves out of range as In Da Eye strikes.
Hauser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
In Da Eye takes the fight into the clinch.
In Da Eye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hauser's defenses.
In Da Eye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hauser.
Hauser tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and In Da Eye avoids it.
Hauser tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hauser throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but In Da Eye blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
In Da Eye throws an elbow but it misses.
Hauser crunches a lovely knee into In Da Eye's ribcage.
Hauser lands a left hand that snaps the head of In Da Eye backwards.
Hauser scores a nice knee to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Hauser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pop You In Da Eye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hauser lands with an uppercut that bounces In Da Eye off the cage and back into range.
In Da Eye is looking to clinch.
In Da Eye closes the distance but Hauser moves to the side
and Hauser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
In Da Eye is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - In Da Eye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
In Da Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauser.
Hauser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as In Da Eye throws out the jab.
In Da Eye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hauser circles away quickly and effectively.
Hauser thows a left - swing and a miss!
In Da Eye looks to land a left hand but Hauser moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In Da Eye throws out a loose jab but Hauser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hauser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
In Da Eye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from In Da Eye misses
and In Da Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hauser rushes In Da Eye and presses him up against the cage.
In Da Eye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In Da Eye misses with an elbow over the top.
Hauser landing knees to the body.
Hauser tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hauser lands a left hand that snaps the head of In Da Eye backwards.
Hauser with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
In Da Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
In Da Eye tries a body shot but Hauser blocks it.
Hauser lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and In Da Eye goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Hauser in side control.
In Da Eye is still in real trouble! Can Hauser finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An elbow from Hauser crashes against the mat.
Hauser throws a strike aimed at the side of In Da Eye's head but In Da Eye avoids it well.
In Da Eye parries the strikes from Hauser easily there. Hauser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable In Da Eye to escape.
Hauser misses with the ground and pound.
Hauser wants to control but In Da Eye is keeping him busy.
Hauser throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hauser throws a strike aimed at the side of In Da Eye's head but In Da Eye avoids it well.
Otto Hauser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hauser advances nicely into full mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hauser! In Da Eye is hurt baaadly! Hauser is firing away with more strikes - In Da Eye is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Hauser!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claudemir Bonanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by turn down for what. Claudemir Bonanza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kev Rubio's chin.
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Claudemir Bonanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kev Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bonanza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at MMA Sanok Training Center inform us that Rubio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bonanza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bonanza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rubio is defending against the submission attempts here by Bonanza.
Bonanza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rubio keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to stand up here but Bonanza is controlling him well.
Bonanza seems to be looking for submissions.
Rubio is trying to stand back up but Bonanza is controlling him
Bonanza slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bonanza wants to take a breather but Rubio is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bonanza is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bonanza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonanza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rubio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rubio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bonanza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bonanza moves out of range as Rubio throws a body kick.
Bonanza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rubio sprawls and moves away.
Bonanza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Bonanza tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubio is retaining full guard.
Bonanza trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Rubio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonanza controls the pace.
Bonanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bonanza looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonanza stops Rubio from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bonanza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bonanza scores with a takedown into Rubio's guard.
Bonanza stays in close to Rubio's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanza prevents Rubio from getting back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bonanza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rubio pinned against the cage. Rubio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rubio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Rubio is quick to defend against it.
Bonanza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bonanza taking a breather here.
Rubio parries the strikes from Bonanza easily there. Bonanza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rubio to escape.
Claudemir Bonanza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza trying to control the action but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Bonanza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubio can do to turn this around?
Bonanza advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rubio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rubio!
Rubio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonanza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonanza tries to get out of the position.
Bonanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rubio throws a big elbow that misses.
Rubio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubio wants to get up but he can't break Bonanza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rubio stands up over Bonanza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bonanza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Rubio pushes his legs off easily.
Rubio trying to control but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
Bonanza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rubio defends well.
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Rubio defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bonanza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rubio has managed to get both his arms back between Bonanza's legs - danger averted.
Bonanza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubio defends it easily.
Bonanza is controlling Rubio's posture.
Bonanza is looking for a triangle but Rubio pushes his legs off easily.
Bonanza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rubio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonanza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonanza controlling Rubio's posture.
Bonanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonanza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonanza looking for a guillotine here but Rubio defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubio trying to control but Bonanza is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudemir Bonanza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rubio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonanza.
Rubio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonanza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubio somewhat.
Rubio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonanza dives in for a single leg takedown but Rubio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonanza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bonanza shoots in looking for a takedown but Rubio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonanza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonanza leaves Rubio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonanza slaps away a takedown attempt from Rubio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonanza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonanza tries to counter with a takedown but Rubio is quick to defend against it.
Bonanza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubio.
Rubio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonanza but Bonanza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonanza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Bonanza. No joy for Rubio on that attempt.
Bonanza attempts a counter takedown but Rubio avoids it well and moves away.
Kev Rubio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubio misses with a straight left.
Bonanza fails with the takedown.
Bonanza throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rubio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bonanza is in Rubio's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza trying to control but Rubio is working from the bottom.
Bonanza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rubio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonanza is controlling him.
Bonanza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rubio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bonanza, into his guard.
Bonanza keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonanza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubio is aware though and is defending well.
Bonanza controls Rubio momentarily but Rubio frees himself.
Rubio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonanza's guard.
Bonanza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rubio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubio wants to control from the top but Bonanza keeps moving.
Bonanza has his foot on Rubio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rubio works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonanza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonanza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubio connects with a couple of short punches.
Claudemir Bonanza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonanza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonanza seems keen to control Rubio's posture.
Rubio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kev Rubio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonanza keeping moving, preventing Rubio from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rubio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bonanza's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Claudemir Bonanza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonanza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudemir Bonanza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dran Jast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Cierzniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
291 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dran Jast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cierzniak!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierzniak instigates a clinch.
Cierzniak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cierzniak pushes Jast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cierzniak manages to break the clinch.
Jast keeps the fight on the outside.
Cierzniak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jast attempts a counter takedown but Cierzniak avoids it well and moves away.
Jast misses with a takedown attempt - Cierzniak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Cierzniak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jast showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cierzniak.
Cierzniak lands with a right hand.
It looks like Dran Jast has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierzniak 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.
Cierzniak shoots in but Jast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierzniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cierzniak lands with a good body shot.
Cierzniak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jast is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cierzniak with a hook.
Cierzniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jast.
Dran Jast's cut is getting worse.
OH! Jast has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cierzniak smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cierzniak unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jast sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Cierzniak!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Cierzniak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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168 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
18 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keane checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rua.
Keane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rua is fending him off so far but Keane persists. Nope, Rua circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No luck for Keane with that takedown attempt.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Keane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane darts in looking for a takedown but Rua gets double underhooks and turns Keane into the cage.
Keane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rua.
Keane shoots in looking for a takedown. Rua tries to sprawl out of it but Keane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Gabriel Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keane feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, Keane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top!
Rua lands a couple of elbows.
Keane keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Keane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua passes Keane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rua passes to side control.
Rua controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rua gets caught flat footed, as Keane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keane's guard.
Rua pushes down on Keane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua uses his free foot to push down on Keane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keane.
Rua content just to control the position here.
Rua wants to control the pace but Keane is squirming around nicely.
Rua with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua controlling from mount.
Rua is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Roy Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keane's hands.
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!
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keane with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Keane misses with a takedown attempt
and Rua counters with an inside leg kick.
Rua throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
Rua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rua is looking for the big counter here.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Keane moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Rua throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Keane.
Rua cracks the inside of Keane's front leg.
Keane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rua dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rua throws a push kick but Keane slaps the foot to one side.
Keane feinted with a counter takedown.
Rua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keane tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Keane shoots in looking for a takedown but Rua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Keane checks it well.
Gabriel Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rua wants it to stay on the feet.
Keane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Keane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to land a leg kick but Keane is out of range.
Keane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua 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.
Keane trying to move into half guard but instead Rua has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rua is aware though and is defending well.
Rua passes Keane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Keane won't allow Rua to pass to mount.
Rua passes to side control.
Keane is looking to reverse the position.
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Keane is defending well.
Keane is looking to reverse the position.
Rua trying to control the action but Keane is working from the bottom.
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rua's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rua wants to control but Keane is keeping him busy.
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Keane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rua pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Keane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!
Keane working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Rua is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Keane has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Rua taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Keane!
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcell Ozuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozuna has chosen ASAP Rocky - Wild For The Night as his entrance music. Marcell Ozuna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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21
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Cottingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcell Ozuna!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozuna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cottingham stuffs the takedown.
Cottingham attempts a counter takedown but Ozuna avoids it well and moves away.
Ozuna drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cottingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozuna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cottingham 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.
Cottingham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozuna is aware though and is defending well.
Ozuna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham looking for a guillotine here but Ozuna defends easily.
Ozuna landing with the ground and pound.
Ozuna looking to pass the guard.
Cottingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cottingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cottingham working for a triangle but Ozuna defends it easily.
Cottingham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozuna defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cottingham looking for subs off his back but Ozuna has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cottingham trying to control from the bottom.
Cottingham moves into full guard.
Cottingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottingham, not yet.
Cottingham keeping full guard, as Ozuna tries to pass.
Ozuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottingham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozuna looking to sit in guard and control but Cottingham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham wants to control from the top but Ozuna keeps moving.
Ozuna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cottingham controls the pace.
Ozuna is pulling down on Cottingham's head to control his posture.
Ozuna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cottingham connects with a couple of short punches.
Cottingham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ozuna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottingham, not yet.
Ozuna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cottingham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cottingham has escaped and now he's on top!
Ozuna keeping full guard, as Cottingham tries to pass.
Cottingham content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cottingham wants to control from the top but Ozuna keeps moving.
Cottingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cottingham dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cottingham slaps away a takedown attempt from Ozuna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cottingham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Richard Cottingham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozuna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cottingham stuffs the takedown.
Cottingham feinted with a counter takedown.
Richard Cottingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcell Ozuna.
Ozuna throws a hook but Cottingham avoids it easily.
Cottingham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cottingham gets a double leg takedown into Ozuna's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottingham advances to half guard.
Ozuna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cottingham pulls his head out easily.
Ozuna gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozuna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cottingham has picked Ozuna up and slammed him! Ozuna can't keep hold of the triangle and Cottingham manages to pass to side control!
Ozuna is trying to control Cottingham's posture but Cottingham avoids it.
Cottingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozuna keeps working.
Ozuna is trying to control Cottingham's posture but Cottingham avoids it.
Cottingham is trying to get an arm triangle but Ozuna is defending well.
Ozuna wants to control but Cottingham postures up.
Richard Cottingham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ozuna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Ozuna defends the submission attempt.
Cottingham wants to take a breather but Ozuna is having none of it.
Cottingham is thwarting Ozuna's attempts to control the position.
Cottingham seems to be looking for submissions.
Cottingham is thwarting Ozuna's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna is looking for a sweep. Cottingham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cottingham trying to control from half guard but Ozuna is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cottingham is thwarting Ozuna's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cottingham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cottingham attempts a counter takedown but Ozuna avoids it well and moves away.
Ozuna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozuna closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cottingham did well to prevent Ozuna getting side control.
Ozuna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cottingham defends it well.
Cottingham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ozuna pulls his head out easily.
Cottingham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cottingham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ozuna escapes and throws Cottingham's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ozuna tries to advance to mount but Cottingham denies him.
Cottingham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cottingham manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozuna slips nicely into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cottingham dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cottingham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cottingham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cottingham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozuna can do to turn this around?
Cottingham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ozuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottingham looking to sit in guard and control but Ozuna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cottingham keeping moving, preventing Ozuna from controlling successfully.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cottingham here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottingham is trying to control the position but Ozuna postures up.
Cottingham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ozuna passes into side control.
Cottingham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ozuna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cottingham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cottingham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ozuna trying to control but Cottingham is working from the bottom.
Cottingham wants to sweep here but Ozuna controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottingham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozuna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ozuna wants to control from the top but Cottingham keeps moving.
Cottingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottingham, not yet.
Ozuna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozuna trying to control but Cottingham is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cottingham tries to avoid it but Ozuna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cottingham to the ground. Cottingham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozuna throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cottingham was covering up waiting for the punch and Ozuna finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ozuna wants to control from the top but Cottingham keeps moving.
Cottingham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cottingham is looking for a triangle but Ozuna pushes his legs off easily.
Ozuna trying to control but Cottingham is working from the bottom.
Cottingham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozuna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozuna looking to pass the guard.
Cottingham working a defensive guard here.
Marcell Ozuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozuna wants to control from the top but Cottingham keeps moving.
Cottingham looking for a guillotine here but Ozuna defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ozuna accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Cottingham.
Well Cottingham has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cottingham!
In defeat, Marcell Ozuna stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wow, What the fuck just happen!?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thioon Phitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gold Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thioon Phitch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thioon Phitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gold Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf lands with a straight right. Phitch didn't see that one coming.
Wolf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phitch moves away.
Phitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolf off the cage and back into range.
Phitch throws a shot from downtown. Wolf moves away and avoids it.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Phitch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phitch.
Wolf throws a poor cross that misses
letting Phitch counter with a right hand.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phitch has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolf wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phitch.
Phitch pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Phitch.
Phitch pushes Wolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wolf takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Phitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch lands with a right to the head.
Phitch dips a shoulder and cracks Wolf with a mighty uppercut! Wolf falls back against the cage and Phitch unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wolf is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Phitch screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thioon Phitch!
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