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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Te Huna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makahlen Gorbachoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Te Huna kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Chevelle-Jars. Te Huna has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. James Te Huna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Te Huna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Makahlen Gorbachoff!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbachoff moves into the clinch.
Gorbachoff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorbachoff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gorbachoff.
Te Huna misses with the head strike.
Gorbachoff has a couple of punches blocked by Te Huna.
A nice left hand lands by Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gorbachoff.
Gorbachoff lands a shoulder strike.
Gorbachoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Te Huna misses with a left hand
and Gorbachoff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Te Huna thinking.
Te Huna is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorbachoff tries to land a front kick but Te Huna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorbachoff moves into range and clinches up with Te Huna.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Te Huna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Te Huna throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Huna gets control of Gorbachoff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Te Huna will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Te Huna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gorbachoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gorbachoff trying to control but Te Huna is working from the bottom.
Gorbachoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorbachoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorbachoff wants to pass the guard but Te Huna is keeping the position.
Gorbachoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gorbachoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Te Huna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gorbachoff closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Te Huna quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gorbachoff prevents Te Huna from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorbachoff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Te Huna's head.
Gorbachoff wants to pass to mount but Te Huna is defending the position.
Te Huna is trying to control but can't.
Te Huna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorbachoff passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Te Huna!
Te Huna is in a horrible position here. Gorbachoff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Te Huna is squirming around, avoiding Gorbachoff's attempts to control the action.
Gorbachoff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gorbachoff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Te Huna is looking to get to half guard.
Gorbachoff landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like James Te Huna has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gorbachoff with shots to the head and body - Te Huna looks very uncomfortable down there.
Te Huna is rocked!
Gorbachoff wants to control the pace but Te Huna is squirming around nicely.
Gorbachoff controlling the position easily from mount.
Gorbachoff landing strikes from the mount.
Gorbachoff unloading with bombs!
Oh Te Huna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorbachoff drops a big elbow. That's hurt Te Huna! More shots from Gorbachoff and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makahlen Gorbachoff!
After winning the bout, Makahlen Gorbachoff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane comes to the cage accompanied by Jesus Built My Hotrod. McClane has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lop Lopp enters the cage!
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201 lbs
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213 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lop Lopp!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McClane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McClane gets caught napping as Lopp dives in and scores a takedown. McClane manages to retain guard.
Lopp works over McClane with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lopp passes McClane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McClane is breathing heavily.
Lopp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McClane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McClane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McClane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Lopp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopp.
Lopp works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopp controlling from mount.
McClane is in a horrible position here. Lopp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lopp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like John McClane has been cut.
Lopp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lopp misses with a head shot.
Lopp avoids the attempt from McClane to control.
Lopp tries to control but McClane wriggling away.
Lopp is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McClane to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McClane shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopp lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Lopp.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopp unloads with some shots from mount but McClane bucks and avoids them well.
Lopp is landing with some decent strikes but McClane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McClane is rocked!
John McClane's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lopp drops a big elbow. That's hurt McClane! More shots from Lopp and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lop Lopp!
Lop Lopp seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
John McClane spoke after the fight, saying 'Dingy dingy son of a gun...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aragus comes to the cage accompanied by Kill of the Night - Gin Wigmore. Ricky Steamboat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Aragus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat misses with a two punch combination.
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Aragus.
Steamboat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steamboat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragus clinches up with Steamboat and pushes him back against the cage.
Steamboat misses with a punch on the inside.
Steamboat throws an elbow that misses.
Steamboat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aragus gets through Steamboat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragus wants to get back to striking at distance but Steamboat won't allow it.
Steamboat struggles to land a body shot inside as Aragus controls his hands.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
Steamboat can't find room to land a body shot as Aragus controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steamboat fails to land.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steamboat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aragus tries for a takedown but Steamboat manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Steamboat.
Aragus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steamboat regains guard immediately.
Steamboat wants to hit a switch here but Aragus passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steamboat there!
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.
Aragus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Aragus is working for a guillotine from mount but Steamboat frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus has control of Steamboat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steamboat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aragus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steamboat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aragus has hold of Steamboat's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steamboat manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steamboat tries to hold on but Aragus postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragus fails to advance to Steamboat's back.
Aragus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steamboat is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Aragus has taken his back.
Steamboat is trying to break free.
Steamboat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Aragus has the hooks in. Steamboat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steamboat is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aragus is hanging on to Steamboat's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aragus working for the choke.
Steamboat turns into Aragus and is now in his guard.
Steamboat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steamboat scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamboat misses with a left hand
and Aragus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamboat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aragus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
That's time! Aragus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steamboat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steamboat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aragus.
Steamboat shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aragus eats them both and turns towards Steamboat to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aragus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aragus moves into range and clinches up with Steamboat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steamboat throws an elbow but misses.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steamboat presses Aragus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragus tries for a takedown but Steamboat manages to get underhooks.
Steamboat scores with a hook to the body.
Steamboat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steamboat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat struggles to land a body shot inside as Aragus controls his hands.
Steamboat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aragus.
Steamboat can't find room to land a body shot as Aragus controls the action.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but Aragus avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
Aragus blocks an uppercut.
Aragus misses with an elbow over the top.
Aragus wants a takedown.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Aragus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but Aragus avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
Steamboat swings wildly with an uppercut but Aragus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aragus prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steamboat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aragus.
Steamboat stops a takedown attempt from Aragus.
Steamboat lands with a left to the head.
Steamboat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steamboat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aragus.
Aragus takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aragus.
Steamboat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araguss head.
Steamboat misses with the head strike.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
Steamboat lands a nice elbow.
Steamboat is working Aragus over against the cage.
Steamboat prevents the takedown attempt.
Steamboat throws an elbow but it misses.
Aragus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steamboat bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Aragus tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steamboat defends it nicely.
Aragus blocks a head kick by Steamboat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aragus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steamboat.
Aragus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamboat sprawls and moves away.
Steamboat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steamboat lands with a cross.
Steamboat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragus shoots in but Steamboat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aragus has managed to clinch.
Aragus letting Steamboat take a breather here.
Aragus looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steamboat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aragus wants to clinch.
Steamboat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aragus to score with a decent uppercut.
Aragus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steamboat pinned against the cage. Steamboat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aragus misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamboat just misses with a punch to the body.
Aragus misses with a takedown attempt - Steamboat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steamboat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aragus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steamboat is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus is looking to clinch but Steamboat is avoiding it.
Steamboat throws out a counter right but Aragus avoids it with no problem.
Steamboat connects with the punch.
Steamboat lands with a slapping head kick.
Aragus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steamboat is concentrating on defense, preventing Aragus from advancing position.
Aragus tries to pass to full mount but Steamboat defends it.
Steamboat is controlling Aragus's trapped leg to prevent Aragus from advancing to side control.
Aragus is thwarting Steamboat's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep. Aragus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steamboat is looking to control Aragus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steamboat avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aragus fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragus backing away here, and Steamboat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Aragus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat throws a hook to the side of Aragus's head but Aragus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steamboat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aragus closes the distance and clinches.
Steamboat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aragus prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
Nice body punch from Steamboat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aragus blocks an elbow strike.
Aragus blocks an elbow strike from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steamboat.
Aragus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Steamboat wants to control but Aragus is keeping busy.
Steamboat is trying to get back to full guard.
Aragus trying to pass the guard but Steamboat defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragus moves into full mount! Steamboat won't be happy about that!
Steamboat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aragus has control of Steamboat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steamboat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Steamboat prevents Aragus from taking his back.
Kip Aragus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aragus lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamboat tries to hold on but Aragus pushes him away.
Steamboat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Steamboat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steamboat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Drezner's choice of entrance music: Champions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
142 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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158 lbs
40 - 24 - 4 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 24 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drezner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shirahama blocks a head kick by Drezner.
Shirahama shoots in and drives through. Drezner sprawls well.
Shirahama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drezner counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Shirahama.
Shirahama shoots in for a double leg but Drezner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drezner misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shirahama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drezner working hard to break the clinch.
Shirahama avoiding damage.
Shirahama has Drezner pressed against the cage, preventing Drezner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drezner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shirahama is trying to drag Drezner to the mat but Drezner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drezner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drezner lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
Drezner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drezner dips to his left and cracks Shirahama with an uppercut!
A big left from Shirahama misses.
A left lands for Shirahama.
A telegraphed right hand from Shirahama misses the target.
Shirahama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shirahama backing away here, and Drezner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Drezner misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Drezner coming out on top.
Drezner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shirahama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drezner thinks about the counter body kick.
Shirahama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Shirahama.
Shirahama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drezner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Drezner.
Shirahama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shirahama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drezner lands a nice shot that snaps Shirahama's head back.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shirahama checks a low kick from Drezner.
Drezner connects with a right hand. Shirahama shakes it off.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drezner defends it nicely.
Drezner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drezner gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drezner after a bit of a struggle.
Drezner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drezner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drezner throws a jab when Shirahama was well out of range.
Shirahama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shirahama throws a shot from downtown. Drezner moves away and avoids it.
Shirahama looks to land a combination but Drezner avoids it well.
Shirahama misses with a left hand
and Drezner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shirahama lunges at Drezner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drezner's hand.
Drezner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shirahama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drezner with a nice cross.
Shirahama tries to move into range but Drezner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Drezner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shirahama throws a body punch but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shirahama tries to counter with a takedown but Drezner is quick to defend against it.
Shirahama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drezner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shirahama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Shirahama. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama tries to clinch up.
Shirahama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Drezner pushes Shirahama off and gets back to his feet.
Shirahama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drezner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirahama fails to land the takedown.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Shirahama tries to clinch but Drezner moves away
and Shirahama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drezner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shirahama's head.
Drezner stuffs the takedown.
Shirahama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drezner manages to avoid it.
Shirahama scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shirahama fails with the takedown
and Drezner counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Shirahama misses.
Drezner connects with a high kick.
Shirahama is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shirahama.
Drezner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shirahama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Shirahama misses.
Drezner lands a glancing blow to the side of Shirahama's head.
Drezner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drezner throws a head kick that Shirahama semi-blocks.
Oh Shirahama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Drezner finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama tries for a takedown but Drezner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Drezner.
A little jabbing left from Drezner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
It looked like Shirahama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shirahama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama has a takedown stuffed.
Zak Drezner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shirahama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drezner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drezner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drezner throws a big counter head kick but Shirahama avoids it with no problem.
Drezner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drezner throws a jab when Shirahama was well out of range.
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drezner lands with a nice body kick.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drezner.
Drezner throws a shot from downtown. Shirahama moves away and avoids it.
Shirahama seems to have got his legs back now.
Shirahama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drezner moves away.
Drezner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shirahama.
Drezner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shirahama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahama working the strikes but Drezner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shirahama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drezner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drezner tries to kick Shirahama off but Shirahama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shirahama prevents Drezner from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Shirahama there.
Shirahama trying to control the action but Drezner is working from the bottom.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries to kick Shirahama off but Shirahama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shirahama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shirahama stalling.
Shirahama winds up and cracks Drezner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shirahama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drezner is looking to escape.
Shirahama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four 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.
Shirahama wants to control but Drezner is keeping him busy.
Shirahama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Shirahama seems content to control.
Shirahama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shirahama trying to control the pace.
Drezner is staying active underneath Shirahama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drezner avoids the body shot from Shirahama.
Drezner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shirahama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drezner works the jab nicely.
Shirahama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drezner.
Drezner slaps away a takedown attempt from Shirahama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shirahama slips a jab and a cross from Drezner.
Shirahama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shirahama misses with a body shot.
Shirahama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shirahama struggles to land a body shot inside as Drezner controls his hands.
Shirahama pushes Drezner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shirahama tries to stall but Drezner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drezner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shirahama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drezner throws out a counter right but Shirahama avoids it with no problem.
Shirahama shoots in but no luck this time.
Drezner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shirahama checks it well.
Drezner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shirahama.
Drezner moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Drezner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drezner stuffs the takedown attempt from Shirahama. Shirahama gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drezner.
Shirahama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Shirahama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drezner throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Drezner misses.
Drezner tries to land a leg kick but Shirahama saw it coming and moves away.
Shirahama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drezner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shirahama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drezner tries to avoid it but Shirahama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drezner to the ground. Drezner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenichi Shirahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Shirahama misses its intended target.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Drezner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drezner throws a head kick that half lands.
Drezner throws a right hand that Shirahama ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirahama also avoids with ease.
Shirahama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drezner tests Shirahama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drezner lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Drezner misses.
Shirahama throws a nice looking combination but Drezner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shirahama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drezner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drezner slips a jab and a cross from Shirahama.
Drezner throws out a powerful jab.
Drezner throws a lazy uppercut
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drezner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shirahama misses with a hook.
Shirahama swinging wildly here.
Shirahama lands a nice shot that snaps Drezner's head back.
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Drezner.
Drezner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shirahama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drezner scrambles back to his feet.
Shirahama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drezner swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner with a hook.
Drezner defending well as Shirahama loads up on a big left hand.
Shirahama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shirahama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drezner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shirahama at a distance.
Shirahama scores with a decent looking hook.
Drezner digs a good hook to Shirahama's body.
Drezner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shirahama's hands.
Shirahama fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Drezner, right into the meat.
Shirahama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drezner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenichi Shirahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shirahama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shirahama clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Drezner.
Drezner stops a takedown attempt from Shirahama.
Drezner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shirahama has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shirahama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shirahama looking to stall.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drezner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shirahama.
Shirahama throwing a counter right hand but Drezner manages to avoid it.
Shirahama misses with a jab to the body
and Drezner counters with a nice body shot.
Shirahama just misses with a punch to the body.
Shirahama tries to clinch but Drezner moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Drezner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drezner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Drezner!
A determined Zak Drezner 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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29
181 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
15 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Blanco misses with a looping left.
Man throwing a counter right hand but Blanco manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Blanco misses its intended target.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Blanco tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blanco needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Blanco clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Blanco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco's elbow.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blancos head.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man gets through Blanco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Man.
That has opened up Roberto Blanco's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Man on the inside.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man slips a straight right by Blanco.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blanco.
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man is breathing heavily.
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Blanco works Man's body with a nice hook.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blanco misses the jab.
Man is looking to slow Blanco down with leg kicks.
Blanco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanco.
Blanco takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blanco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blanco closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blanco up against the cage.
Man blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blanco as Man tries to tie him up.
Man has Blanco pushed against the cage.
Man blocking some punches.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco working aggressively here.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man lands a right hand.
Man blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Man.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blanco swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Blanco throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Blanco's shoulder, as Blanco tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Blanco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roberto Blanco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blanco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blanco.
Man slips under a jab from Blanco.
Man avoids the body shot from Blanco.
Man gets a clinch.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanco swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Nice body punch from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man blocking some punches.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanco misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Blanco.
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Man.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco lands with a short shot to the head.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Blanco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Man.
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!
Blanco misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blanco.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blanco lands with a light punch inside.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Man slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Blanco misses
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Blanco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Chester Man has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
Man lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Blanco misses with a straight right.
Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Blanco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man sizes up Blanco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Man misses.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Blanco throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Man misses its target.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man staying out of range there.
Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Blanco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Roberto Blanco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blanco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanco was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Blanco lands a jab to the nose.
Man is rocked!
Blanco fakes the body blow, causing Man to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Man goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Blanco!
A relieved looking Roberto Blanco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stunza has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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32
213 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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35
220 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renars Stunza!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Renars Stunza has been cut.
Stunza looks winded!
Washington has Stunza up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Stunza improves position.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington presses Stunza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stunza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Stunza controls his hands.
Washington digs a right hand into Stunza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stunza's gas tank.
Washington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Washington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stunza backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington jumps into guard, dragging Stunza to the mat.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Stunza defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stunza is one step ahead there.
Washington controlling Stunza's posture.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Washington pulls Stunza in close to prevent any damage.
Washington 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stunza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Stunza ducks down to avoid it.
Washington lunges at Stunza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stunza's hand.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Stunza is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Washington.
Stunza is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Stunza staying out of range there.
Washington has Stunza up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Stunza.
Washington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Washington is pulling down on Stunza's head. It's preventing any offense from Stunza, at least for the moment.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stunza's guard.
Washington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stunza's head.
Washington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Stunza seems to have recovered his senses.
Stunza staying out of range there.
Stunza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stunza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stunza ducks right into an uppercut from Washington.
Stunza is holding his hands too far apart here. Washington throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Stunza is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Washington!
The defeated Renars Stunza had this to say: 'Cheaters! Liars! (Renars slaps at the referee) By my Mother's Teet, I hope you die!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, call to prayer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
135 lbs
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145 lbs
32 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vargas finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Vargas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Vargas with a hook.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a low kick as Vargas jumps back.
Vargas tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Smith moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Vargas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas looking for a sweep. Not yet Vargas, not yet.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith prevents Vargas from getting the reversal.
Vargas tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vargas is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Vargas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vargas is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Vargas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vargas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vargas controlling the position well.
Vargas is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Vargas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas slips under a jab from Smith.
Vargas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vargas moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vargas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith checks a low kick from Vargas.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Vargas counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
Vargas defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas wants to stall.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith has Vargas pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vargas tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Vargas.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Vargas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith throws a leg kick but Vargas checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Vargas cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Vargas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Vargas.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Vargas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Vargas feints a counter leg kick.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Smith avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Smith misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
A big right from Vargas misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Vargas settles back down.
Smith appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alex Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vargas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a body shot.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Vargas blocks the low kick.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Vargas moves his leg out of the way.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
Alex Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Vargas.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vargas!
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Vargas denies him.
Vargas tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A control attempt from Vargas but he's now mounted!
Vargas tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vargas.
Nice body kick there by Vargas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Vargas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Vargas misses with a hook to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vargas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vargas.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vargas lands with a right hand.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a hook
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Vargas down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a leg kick.
Vargas lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Vargas misses the jab.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Vargas.
Vargas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Smith stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vargas throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Vargas's belly button to the back.
Vargas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vargas throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Vargas misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vargas is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vargas slips a straight right by Smith.
Vargas lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vargas throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Vargas throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Vargas's leg but Vargas calmly moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vargas throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
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 Paul Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!
Paul Smith took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The Jihad has arrived. The Order 777 is ready to fight. The future will judge us as the resistance when liberals were begging the enemy to takeover. No surrender, ever!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
220 lbs
29 - 19 - 0 |
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32
218 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite tries to land a front kick but Heap steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heap takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dynamite looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut.
Eildon Heap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heap lunges at Dynamite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dynamite's hand.
Heap on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heap instigates a clinch.
Heap working Dynamite over with knees to the body.
Dynamite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dynamite's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Heap.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dynamite.
Heap utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dynamite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dynamite.
Heap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dynamite takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heap lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heap scores a nice knee to the body.
Dynamite looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heap.
Dynamite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heap.
Dynamite misses with some punches.
Heap lands a nice knee to the body.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
Heap lands a knee to the body.
Heap scores a nice knee to the body.
Heap lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Black Dynamite's cut even more.
Heap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heap lands an elbow inside.
Heap putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dynamite in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heap lands a knee to the head.
Heap crunches a lovely knee into Dynamite's ribcage.
Heap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heap is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Black Dynamite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dynamite takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heap lands an elbow just above Dynamite 's eye.
Black Dynamite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heap.
Heap comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Black Dynamite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eildon Heap!
Black Dynamite spoke after the fight, saying 'you mothafuckaz...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spotted Cow (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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44
183 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spotted Cow!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Coenan.
Coenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coenan feints and as Cow raises his hands in defense, Coenan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cow looking to control.
Cow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coenan pushes down on Cow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cow taking some punishment here, with Coenan in his half guard.
Coenan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cow's head.
Coenan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cow.
Coenan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow looking to control.
Cow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coenan throwing strikes but missing.
Coenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coenan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coenan trying to control but Cow is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Coenan blocks the leg kick.
Coenan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cow to the ground. Coenan is now in Cow's guard.
Cow keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
Coenan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan looking to pass the guard.
Cow keeping moving, preventing Coenan from controlling successfully.
Coenan throws a strike but Cow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Coenan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coenan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coenan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cow has Coenan in his guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coenan slips a straight right by Cow.
Coenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coenan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coenan takes a swing at Cow's ribcage but misses.
Cow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coenan defending well as Cow loads up on a big left hand.
Coenan throws a combination. Cow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coenan misses with a wild body shot.
Coenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cow should have avoided that one.
Cow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coenan to score with a decent uppercut.
Cow walks into a jab.
Coenan stuns Cow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Coenan misses.
Cow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coenan manages to avoid it.
Coenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cow is just out of range.
Cow tries a quick counter leg kick but Coenan is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Cow.
Coenan swings widly with a right hand
and Cow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cow. Cow obviously looking to wear him down.
Cow feints and then cracks Coenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coenan down.
Cow has a takedown stuffed.
Coenan misses with an uppercut.
Coenan lands with a straight right. Cow didn't see that one coming.
Coenan swings for the body but Cow moves out of range.
Coenan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cow swivels and escapes.
Coenan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coenan somewhat.
Coenan lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Coenan dominated that round.
That's time! Coenan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cow slips a straight right by Coenan.
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Coenan.
Coenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cow can do to turn this around?
Cow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coenan throws a body shot but no joy.
Coenan swings widly with a right hand
and Cow counters with a good, hard body kick but Coenan shrugs it off.
Coenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Coenan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coenan was covering up waiting for the punch and Cow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow stopping the sweep attempt from Coenan.
Coenan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coenan pulls Cow in close to prevent any damage.
Cow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Coenan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan looking for a sweep. Not yet Coenan, not yet.
Cow wants to pass the guard but Coenan is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cow is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jab, jab by Coenan - just one landing.
Cow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cow. Coenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coenan avoids the head kick by Cow.
Coenan lands a body shot.
Cow shoots for a double leg takedown but Coenan sprawls well. He's pushed Cow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coenan missing with a left hand there. Cow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cow is just out of range.
Cow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coenan clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cow.
Coenan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coenan avoids the elbow strike from Cow, against the cage.
Coenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cow gets through Coenan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coenan tries to work over Cow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cow jumps guard but Coenan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cow trying to control the position but instead, Coenan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cow into the cage.
Cow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow blocking some punches.
Coenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coenan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cow backwards.
Cow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coenan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cow controls his hands.
Cow lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Hildebrand Coenan has been cut.
Cow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Coenan.
Coenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coenan misses with some punches.
Cow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coenan blocks the elbow strike.
Coenan controlling the action here for a moment.
Cow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
A short left from Coenan.
Cow misses with a punch to the body.
Cow lands an elbow inside.
Cow blocks a body shot from Coenan.
Cow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Coenan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cow.
Cow effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spotted Cow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hildebrand Coenan's cut.
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!
Coenan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cow throws a body punch but Coenan moves out of range.
Cow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coenan connects with a jab.
Cow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spotted Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coenan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Coenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cow is just out of range.
Cow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Cow.
Cow swings for the body but Coenan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan blocks a leg kick.
Cow throws a solid leg kick but Coenan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cow.
Coenan misses with a wild body shot.
Cow throws a big counter head kick but Coenan avoids it with no problem.
Coenan connects with a jab.
Coenan misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Cow. Beautiful body shot.
Cow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coenan's sensitive parts.
Cow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coenan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cow is in Coenan's guard.
Coenan has Cow pulled in close to control his posture.
Cow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coenan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cow, into his guard.
Cow looking for a sweep. Not yet Cow, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow trying to control the position.
Coenan throws a big elbow that misses.
Coenan has gone for a leg lock! Cow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coenan's guard.
Coenan pushes a forearm under Cow's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cow is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hildebrand Coenan!
Hildebrand Coenan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judo comes into the arena with Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan blaring out of the sound system. Sammer Bammer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bammer is trying to defend but Judo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Judo connects with a nice short shot to Bammer's temple.
Judo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bammer defending well though.
Judo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Judo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Judo trying to pass the guard but Bammer defending well.
Judo is trying to work for a kimura but Bammer is defending well.
Judo wants to take a breather but Bammer is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer actively working from the bottom here.
Bammer wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer trying to control from the bottom.
Judo working over Bammer with some ground and pound. Bammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judo postures up and lands a big shot to Bammer's brow.
Judo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Judo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Judo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Judo postures up in Bammer's guard and throws a big left but Bammer blocks it.
Bammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Judo trying to control but Bammer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Judo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Judo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bammer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Judo scores with punches from side control.
Judo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bammer regains half guard.
Bammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Judo lands with a punch from half guard.
Judo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Judo pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammer trying to control here.
Judo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Judo.
Judo is trying to control. Bammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bammer tries to get to full guard but Judo has control of the leg.
Judo is looking for a kimura here.
Bammer is in trouble now - Judo has advanced to mount!
That's four 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.
Bammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bammer tries to control Judo's head but Judo pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Bammer is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Jack Judo!
Jack Judo retains his featherweight title!
Jack Judo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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