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MMAHelsinki - 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faction keeps the fight on the outside.
Faction seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker clinches.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faction.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Faction controls the action.
Walker prevents Faction from breaking the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faction is defending well for now.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faction is defending well for now.
Faction pulls Walker into guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Faction's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Faction is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Faction pushes Walker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faction goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch but Faction moves out of range.
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Faction is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker is looking for the big counter here.
Faction misses with a few strikes there.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faction throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Faction clinches.
Faction throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faction tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faction decides to pull guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Faction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faction's guard.
Faction striking off his back but it's not causing Walker any problems.
We've been hearing good reports from Faction's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Faction has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but Faction is working from the bottom.
Walker wanted to stand there but Faction had control of the position.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faction swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faction takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Faction tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Faction misses the shot to the body.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eric Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker has managed to clinch.
Faction tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Faction.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Faction on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faction blocks the elbow strike.
Faction prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Faction avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Faction blocks it.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Faction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faction blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faction blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faction looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faction's elbow.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Faction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faction blocking some punches.
Faction managing to block the knees to the body from Walker.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Faction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faction lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Faction keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Walker prevents the takedown attempt.
Faction tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Faction controls his hands.
Walker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Faction blocks with his arms.
Faction blocking some punches.
Faction manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker looks to land a left hand but Faction moved out of range nicely.
Faction lands a left and a right that send Walker crashing to the mat, dazed. Faction thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Faction throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
Max Faction is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faction feints and as Walker raises his hands in defense, Faction changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker is wriggling around but Faction manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Faction is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faction decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Faction was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Faction has a takedown stuffed.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Max Faction has been cut.
Walker scores with a head kick. Faction tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker feints and then cracks Faction's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Faction down.
Walker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker avoids the body shot from Faction.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker wants to clinch.
Walker misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Faction.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Eric Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faction showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Walker lands a head kick!
Faction misses the jab.
Walker throws a head kick that Faction semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faction circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker swings for the body but Faction moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Faction on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faction blocks a head kick by Walker.
Faction misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Faction crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and Faction gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. Faction manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Faction crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Walker - the referee stops the clock and Faction gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Walker. Faction manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Eric Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Faction will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Faction lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker swings for the body but Faction moves out of range.
Walker tries to clinch up but Faction circles away and keeps his distance.
Faction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Faction.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walker.
Walker misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker misses with a knee strike.
Faction throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faction lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Faction blocks the elbow strike.
Faction swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faction backwards.
Walker tries a body shot but Faction blocks it.
Faction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Faction is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Walker tries a body shot but Faction blocks it.
Faction is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Walker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faction blocks it with crossed arms.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Faction avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker prevents Faction from breaking the clinch.
Faction avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Faction.
Walker tries a body shot but Faction blocks it.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faction.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Faction's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Walker throws a head kick that Faction semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Faction.
Walker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Walker lands a head kick!
Walker lands with a kick to the temple. Faction shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walker wants to clinch up but Faction keeps it at a distance.
Faction tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker tries to clinch there but Faction circles away.
Walker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faction manages to avoid it.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a head kick that half lands.
Faction moves into the clinch.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faction has clasped his hands together around Walker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Faction asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Faction scores with punches from side control.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Faction drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faction tries for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
Walker is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Faction has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walker tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Faction controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Walker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faction throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Faction throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faction with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Walker tries to buck Faction off but he can't manage it.
Faction working Walker over with strikes here.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faction. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faction is working for a guillotine from mount but Walker frees his head quite easily.
Faction sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction landing shots from mount.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Faction unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
Walker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Faction controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Walker is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Faction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Ravage (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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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gornik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Ravage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gornik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Ravage with that takedown attempt.
Gornik throws a nice looking combination but Ravage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ravage is looking to chop away at Gornik's legs.
Gornik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gornik throws a sloppy head kick and Ravage moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gornik goes for a double leg but Ravage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ravage continues to drive forward.
Ravage tries to land a leg kick but Gornik saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravage avoids the head kick by Gornik.
Gornik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ravage tries to avoid it but Gornik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ravage to the ground. Ravage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ravage throws out a counter right but Gornik avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gornik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gornik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gornik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ravage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ravage lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ravage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gornik fails to land with a series of punches.
Ravage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gornik lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gornik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gornik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ravage is pushing Gornik's head away, looking to escape. Gornik manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornik wants to take a breather but Ravage manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gornik.
Gornik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gornik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ravage but Ravage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gornik tries for a takedown but Ravage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gornik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ravage swivels and escapes.
Gornik is breathing heavily.
Ravage moves into range and clinches up with Gornik.
Ravage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gornik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravage looking for a takedown.
Gornik misses with an elbow over the top.
Ravage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gornik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ravage is trying to keep an underhook but Gornik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gornik content to control rather than advance.
Ravage is trying to stand.
Gornik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ravage to regain full guard.
Gornik drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ravage dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ravage has gone for a leg lock! Gornik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ravage's guard.
Ravage wants to stand but Gornik is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravage keeping moving, preventing Gornik from controlling successfully.
Gornik controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Gornik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gornik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gornik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gornik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ravage misses with a double jab
and Gornik counters with a two punch combo.
Gornik has his takedown stuffed
and Ravage counters with a low kick, right behind Gornik 's knee.
Gornik tries to close the distance and clinch but Ravage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ravage throws a big counter head kick but Gornik avoids it with no problem.
Ravage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ravage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gornik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gornik.
Gornik can't find room to land a body shot as Ravage controls the action.
Gornik prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michael Gornik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Ravage.
Gornik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gornik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ravage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ravage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gornik.
Gornik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ravage's waist but Ravage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gornik off to one side.
Ravage throws a big counter head kick but Gornik avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ravage shoots in looking for a takedown but Gornik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ravage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gornik darts in trying to clinch
and Ravage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quinn Ravage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ravage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ravage rushes Gornik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ravage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gornik's efforts to push away.
Ravage wants a takedown.
Ravage wants to take the fight to the mat but Gornik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ravage lands a takedown into guard.
Ravage passes Gornik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ravage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ravage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravage is trying to work for a kimura but Gornik is defending well.
Gornik trying to control here.
Ravage is looking for submissions but instead, Gornik has regained full guard.
Ravage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gornik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ravage has Gornik in his guard.
Ravage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gornik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ravage's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gornik looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Ravage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gornik shoots in for a takedown but Ravage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gornik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gornik showed some decent athleticism there.
Gornik is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gornik is stalling here. Ravage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gornik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ravage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ravage tries for a kimura but Gornik is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ravage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravage is trying to get an arm triangle but Gornik is defending well.
Gornik pushes Ravage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ravage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ravage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gornik, who protects the arm well.
Gornik prevents Ravage from improving position.
Ravage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gornik has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ravage but great work by Gornik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornik trying to control the position but Ravage is working away.
Ravage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gornik has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gornik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ravage's legs.
Ravage wants to get back to his feet but Gornik drags him back down.
Gornik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ravage!
Gornik trying to control but Ravage is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gornik throwing strikes but Ravage recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Gornik wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ravage uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Ravage has a closed guard, preventing Gornik from standing up.
Ravage pushes Gornik off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ravage wants a takedown but no success here.
Gornik looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gornik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gornik wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Ravage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ravage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Ravage!
Quinn Ravage opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lang Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsen Darabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lang Langston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohsen Darabi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Langston. Those never looked like landing.
Langston works Darabi's body with a nice hook.
Langston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Darabi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darabi with a poor takedown
and Langston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Darabi. Those never looked like landing.
Langston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Darabi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Langston. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Langston. No joy for Darabi on that attempt.
Darabi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Langston scores with a nice right hand.
Langston lands with a straight right. Darabi didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Langston.
Langston misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Langston.
Langston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabi has closed the distance and engaged Langston in a clinch.
Darabi pulls guard.
Darabi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Langston is defending well. Darabi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Langston has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Darabi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohsen Darabi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Barett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Foggy Dew. Dexter has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Barett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Point Dexter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dexter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barett.
Dexter stuns Barett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barett avoids the body shot from Dexter.
Barett shoots in for a takedown but Dexter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dexter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dexter throws the kick towards the body but Barett avoids it.
Dexter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dexter duly obliges.
Barett misses with a looping right.
Barett tries to clinch but Dexter is having none of it.
Dexter feints a counter leg kick.
Barett tries to clinch up but Dexter circles away and keeps his distance.
Barett tries to close the distance and clinch but Dexter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dexter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dexter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barett.
Some wild striking there from Dexter.
Barett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dexter is looking to regain half guard here but Barett keeps moving and retains side control.
Dexter is trying to control Barett's posture but Barett avoids it.
Barett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dexter defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter regains half guard.
Dexter looking for submissions off his back.
Barett is looking for a kimura but Dexter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barett to get the leverage.
Barett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dexter on the ground.
Barett wants to take a breather but Dexter is having none of it.
Barett is working for a submission of some sort.
Dexter actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dexter moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barett lying in Dexter's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dexter decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Barett taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Point Dexter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Point Dexter thanked On Tap (Laundry Available) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hilkemoeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilkemoeller comes into the arena with FREI.WILD - Irgendwer steht dir zur Seite blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simon Hilkemoeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Mill!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hilkemoeller counters with a three punch combo that has Mill backing up. Mill nods at Hilkemoeller to acknowledge the strikes.
Mill lands a body shot.
Mill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hilkemoeller counters with a nice uppercut.
Mill gets a clinch.
Hilkemoeller wants to break free but Mill has control.
Hilkemoeller takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Hilkemoeller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mill keeps control of Hilkemoeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hilkemoeller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mill tries to clinch but Hilkemoeller moves out of range.
Mill misses the shot to the body.
Mill misses with a hook to the body
and Hilkemoeller counters with a series of strikes. Mill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mill looks to throw the jab but Hilkemoeller is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilkemoeller swats away the attempt to clinch by Mill.
Hilkemoeller is looking to counter punch.
Mill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hilkemoeller rather than just go for the knockout.
Mill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hilkemoeller moves away.
Hilkemoeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mill wants to clinch
and Hilkemoeller counters with a straight right hand.
Mill misses with a looping right.
Hilkemoeller is looking to counter punch.
Mill lands with a nice body punch.
Mill tries to clinch but Hilkemoeller moves out of range.
Hilkemoeller avoids the body shot from Mill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilkemoeller throws a low kick, looking for Mill's leg but Mill calmly moves out of range.
Hilkemoeller ducks under a wild hook from Mill.
Hilkemoeller lands with a cross.
Mill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mill tries to clinch but Hilkemoeller moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hilkemoeller misses the target.
Hilkemoeller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilkemoeller manages to avoid it.
As Mill backs away, Hilkemoeller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mill's corner calls for a 1-2. Mill obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mill swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hilkemoeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Mill moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mill.
Mill digs a right hand into Hilkemoeller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hilkemoeller's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mill has Hilkemoeller pressed against the cage, preventing Hilkemoeller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mill digs a right hand underneath Hilkemoeller's ribcage. Hilkemoeller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hilkemoeller is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Mill.
Mill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hilkemoeller has had enough of the clinch but Mill keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Mill.
Mill scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mill.
Mill lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Simon Hilkemoeller has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mill.
Mill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hilkemoellers head.
Hilkemoeller is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mill lands a body shot.
Oh Hilkemoeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mill drops Hilkemoeller onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hilkemoeller is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mill lands a big right hand that drops Hilkemoeller! The killer instinct kicks in and Mill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mill!
Mike Mill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Simon Hilkemoeller spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say... i´m pissed!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Gasparotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jameson Laphroaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gasparotto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dengaz ft. Marcelo D2 - Tamo Juntos. Jameson Laphroaig acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Gasparotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jameson Laphroaig!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laphroaig moves into the clinch.
Gasparotto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laphroaig fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gasparotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Laphroaig tries to counter it with a takedown but Gasparotto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gasparotto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laphroaig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gasparotto is in Laphroaig's guard.
Gasparotto wanted to stand there but Laphroaig had control of the position.
Laphroaig has his foot on Gasparotto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gasparotto works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gasparotto gets to his feet - Laphroaig follows without any prompting.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up but Laphroaig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gasparotto rushes Laphroaig and presses him up against the cage.
Laphroaig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gasparotto pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparotto rushes Laphroaig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gasparotto working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laphroaig.
Gasparotto misses with the head strike.
Gasparotto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laphroaig successfully pulls guard.
Laphroaig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gasparotto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laphroaig is proving hard to escape from.
Gasparotto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig is trying to keep Gasparotto in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gasparotto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gasparotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gasparotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gasparotto.
Gasparotto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gasparotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gasparotto on his heels. He'll look to pass Gasparotto's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laphroaig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gasparotto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gasparotto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Laphroaig has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gasparotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laphroaig looking for a takedown.
Gabriel Gasparotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Laphroaig.
A head punch on the inside from Gasparotto fails to land.
Gasparotto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laphroaig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gasparotto to the mat. Gasparotto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Laphroaig wants to pass the guard but Gasparotto is keeping the position.
Laphroaig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laphroaig showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig throws an elbow that misses. Gasparotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laphroaig's guard. Nice move by Gasparotto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gasparotto gets to his feet. Laphroaig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Laphroaig or perhaps it was just good defense by Gasparotto, which made it look bad.
Gasparotto moves in looking to clinch but Laphroaig pushes him off.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laphroaig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gasparotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gasparotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laphroaig is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gasparotto off and has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Laphroaig has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gasparotto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laphroaig shoots in but no luck this time.
Gasparotto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up but Laphroaig circles away and keeps his distance.
And Laphroaig tries to counter it with a takedown but Gasparotto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up but Laphroaig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gasparotto doesn't manage to clinch there - Laphroaig circles away.
Gasparotto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laphroaig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gasparotto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up but Laphroaig circles away and keeps his distance.
Laphroaig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laphroaig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gasparotto, pushing him back against the cage.
Gasparotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laphroaig avoids it.
Laphroaig jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laphroaig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gasparotto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laphroaig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gasparotto's waist but Gasparotto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laphroaig off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gasparotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gasparotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laphroaig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gasparotto.
Laphroaig bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gasparotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laphroaig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gasparotto wants to clinch.
Gasparotto tries to clinch there but Laphroaig circles away.
Gasparotto lands a head kick!
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!
Gasparotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laphroaig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Laphroaig was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gasparotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laphroaig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laphroaig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasparotto wants to clinch.
Gasparotto gets tackled into the cage by Laphroaig. Laphroaig maintains the clinch.
Laphroaig works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laphroaig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gasparotto is keeping the position for now.
Laphroaig trying to control the position from guard on top but Gasparotto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laphroaig drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gasparotto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laphroaig has Gasparotto in his guard.
Gasparotto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gasparotto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gasparotto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gasparotto is looking to stand up but Laphroaig won't let him.
Laphroaig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laphroaig has a closed guard, preventing Gasparotto from standing up.
Laphroaig has his foot on Gasparotto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gasparotto works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gasparotto has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laphroaig is proving hard to escape from.
Gasparotto won't allow Laphroaig to sweep him here.
Gasparotto wants to stand but Laphroaig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laphroaig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasparotto tries to clinch there but Laphroaig circles away.
Laphroaig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gasparotto tries to clinch but Laphroaig moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laphroaig or perhaps it was just good defense by Gasparotto, which made it look bad.
Gabriel Gasparotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Laphroaig.
Gasparotto tries to clinch
and Laphroaig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gasparotto darts in trying to clinch
and Laphroaig counters with a takedown into side control.
Laphroaig goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gasparotto has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Laphroaig but great work by Gasparotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Laphroaig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gasparotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jameson Laphroaig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laphroaig shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gasparotto but Gasparotto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Laphroaig fails with a takedown attempt.
Gasparotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laphroaig tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gasparotto tries to clinch up.
Gasparotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gasparotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gasparotto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laphroaig misses with a low kick.
Laphroaig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel Gasparotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Laphroaig.
Gasparotto gets a takedown into half guard.
Gasparotto wants to stand up but Laphroaig is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laphroaig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gabriel Gasparotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gasparotto wants to get up but he can't break Laphroaig's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laphroaig is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gasparotto is controlling him.
Laphroaig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gasparotto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gasparotto won't allow Laphroaig to sweep him here.
Gasparotto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gasparotto gets to his feet. Laphroaig looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laphroaig keeps the fight on the outside.
Laphroaig changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laphroaig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gasparotto sprawls well initially but Laphroaig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gasparotto pushes Laphroaig off and gets back to his feet.
Laphroaig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig keeps the fight on the outside.
Gasparotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Laphroaig.
Gasparotto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gasparotto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gasparotto showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gasparotto is thwarting Laphroaig's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laphroaig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gasparotto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gasparotto is looking to clinch but Laphroaig is avoiding it.
Gasparotto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Laphroaig closes the distance and clinches up with Gasparotto, looking for a takedown. Laphroaig pushes Gasparotto against the cage but Gasparotto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gasparotto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gasparotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gasparotto tests Laphroaig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laphroaig circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gasparotto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gasparotto wants to stand but Laphroaig is controlling his arm.
Laphroaig wants to control but Gasparotto postures up.
Laphroaig manages to get back to half guard.
Gasparotto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gasparotto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gasparotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laphroaig steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gasparotto.
Gasparotto tries to clinch but Laphroaig is having none of it.
Gasparotto moves to clinch but Laphroaig breaks away
and Laphroaig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laphroaig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gasparotto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gasparotto is trying to maintain the position but Laphroaig is very close to passing his half guard.
Laphroaig throwing shots but Gasparotto is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Laphroaig lands a nice short elbow.
Laphroaig is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gasparotto still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gasparotto has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laphroaig is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gasparotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gasparotto 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gasparotto!
Gabriel Gasparotto gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Miller!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamantium moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamantium.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Adamantium missing with knees to the body.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands an elbow just above Adamantium 's eye.
Adamantium lands a left hand.
Adamantium working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Adamantium missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Adamantium to work.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Adamantium shrugs off.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Adamantium putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adamantium is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Adamantium.
Adamantium tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Adamantium working Miller over with knees to the body.
Adamantium stalling in the clinch.
Adamantium is stalling here.
Our sources have told us that Adamantium has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adamantium looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
Adamantium looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Adamantium taking a breather.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adamantium - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Adamantium taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adamantium will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Adamantium is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nicodemus Adamantium.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller throws a leg kick but Adamantium sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adamantium lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
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!
Adamantium avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adamantium.
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamantium.
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamantium manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adamantium.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adamantium, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adamantium is looking to land body kicks.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adamantium misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adamantium. That's going to slow Miller down.
Sam Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Adamantium checks it.
Adamantium moves out of range of the body kick.
Adamantium lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miller backs up against the cage.
Adamantium swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adamantium is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Adamantium throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to work over Adamantium's front leg with a kick but Adamantium checks it.
Miller tries a low kick but Adamantium avoids it.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Adamantium checks it.
Adamantium jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Adamantium pushes him off.
Nicodemus Adamantium is winning the standup battle so far.
Adamantium blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Adamantium on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller tries to work over Adamantium's front leg with a kick but Adamantium checks it.
Miller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamantium pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamantium checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Adamantium counters with an outside leg kick.
Adamantium connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Adamantium's leg but Adamantium calmly moves out of range.
Adamantium lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamantium.
Miller wants to clinch but Adamantium slips to the side
and Adamantium counters with a nice body kick.
Adamantium scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamantium avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adamantium checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller misses with a low kick as Adamantium jumps back.
Miller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adamantium throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adamantium.
Miller blocks a head kick by Adamantium.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamantium.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adamantium counters with a low kick, right behind Miller 's knee.
Adamantium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
That's two 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!
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Adamantium had a free shot at his head there.
Adamantium forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Adamantium leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium taking a breather.
Adamantium is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Adamantium takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miller lands a nice elbow.
Adamantium tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamantium wants to stall.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Adamantium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Adamantium missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Adamantium scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Adamantium in his tracks for a moment.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamantium misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adamantium stalls.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
Adamantium slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Adamantium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller wants to counter the offense by Adamantium and move into the clinch position.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller misses with a low kick.
Adamantium fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adamantium scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Adamantium moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Adamantium - that landed with a thud.
Adamantium lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adamantium scores with a hook to the body.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller lands an elbow just above Adamantium 's eye.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamantium makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adamantium scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamantium lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adamantium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Adamantium avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
A knee to the head by Adamantium.
Adamantium using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller blocks a body shot from Adamantium.
Adamantium is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adamantium using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamantium.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
Adamantium lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adamantium trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
Adamantium slows down the pace here.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
Adamantium slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adamantium scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Adamantium.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Adamantium avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Adamantium landing knees to the body.
Adamantium is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Adamantium into the cage.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adamantium just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamantium avoids the elbow strike from Miller, against the cage.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Adamantium connects with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamantium crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamantium utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Adamantium.
Adamantium dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adamantium is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adamantium gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Miller throws an elbow but it misses.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Adamantium.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sam Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicodemus Adamantium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemus Adamantium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adamantium has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xyaire Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bragi Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xyaire Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bragi Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson connects with the punch.
Howard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Howard clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnarson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Xyaire Howard has been cut.
Ragnarson manages to break the clinch.
Howard slips under a jab from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tests Howard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnarson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ragnarson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarson throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnarson misses the target.
Ragnarson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Ragnarson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howard's calf.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnarson tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnarson to the ground. Ragnarson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xyaire Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ragnarson scores with a shot to the body.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson tries to bum rush Howard with a series of wild strikes but Howard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Howard sprawling to the canvas! Howard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ragnarson finish him?!
Howard is rocked!
Howard throws a head kick that misses
and Ragnarson counters with a huge right that knocks Howard out cold! Ragnarson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bragi Ragnarson!
A relieved looking Bragi Ragnarson 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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