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GKNY 48 Gaskins V Heikkinen 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Dahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritmo Abarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritmo Abarth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ritmo Abarth!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abarth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dahlberg misses the target.
Dahlberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abarth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dahlberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Ritmo Abarth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarth ducks under a wild hook from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abarth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarth works the jab nicely.
Dahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick from Abarth is predictable there
and Dahlberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dahlberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Abarth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dahlberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarth misses with a combination
and Dahlberg moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ritmo Abarth has been cut.
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahlberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dahlberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abarth is rocked!
Abarth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dahlberg ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Abarth out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Dahlberg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owain Palais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Biglad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owain Palais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Biglad!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Biglad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palais somewhat.
Biglad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biglad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palais circles away quickly and effectively.
Biglad cracks Palais with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Biglad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palais shoots in but no luck this time.
Biglad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palais throws a leg kick
and Palais takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palais with a lazy takedown attempt
and Biglad counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owain Palais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biglad connects with a stiff jab that staggers Palais - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barry Biglad!
Barry Biglad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Grinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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264 lbs
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Decent elbows
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Grinder!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun darts in and clinches Grinder up against the cage.
Grinder blocks the elbow strike.
Grinder misses with a knee to the head.
Grinder tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shogun lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bud Grinder has been cut.
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grinder looks winded!
Grinder blocks the elbow strike.
Shogun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shogun.
A short left from Shogun.
A left hand lands to the body for Shogun.
Shogun jumps guard and drags Grinder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shogun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shogun is pulling down on Grinder's head. It's preventing any offense from Grinder, at least for the moment.
Shogun is trying to keep Grinder in close.
Shogun is really struggling to control Grinder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Grinder stopping the sweep attempt from Shogun.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun wants to stand and escape but Grinder is having none of it.
Shogun is trying to keep Grinder in close.
Shogun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shogun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grinder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shogun is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grinder tries to keep at a distance but Shogun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shogun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shogun misses with a knee strike.
Grinder missing with knees to the body.
Grinder looking to stall.
Grinder tries a knee to the head but Shogun blocks it.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grinder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shogun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shogun misses with a knee to the head.
Grinder is pushing Shogun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grinder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grinder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grinder misses with a knee to the head.
Shogun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grinder with a knee to the head.
It looks like Julio Shogun has been cut.
Grinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shogun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grinder is pushing Shogun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grinder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shogun jumps guard but Grinder stands there with Shogun around his waist. Shogun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shogun lands a right hand.
Grinder tries a knee to the head but Shogun blocks it.
Shogun throws an elbow that misses.
Shogun lands an elbow just above Grinder 's eye.
Grinder prevents a body shot from Shogun.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grinder misses with a knee strike.
Grinder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shogun landing knees to the body.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grinder avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shogun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grinder's brow.
Shogun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Bud Grinder's cut even more.
Grinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shogun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grinder managing to block the knees to the body from Shogun.
Shogun tries a knee to the head but Grinder blocks it.
Grinder is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shogun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grinder.
Grinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shogun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grinder smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Shogun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shogun drives through and clinches with Grinder against the cage.
Grinder misses with a knee strike.
Grinder tries to land a knee to the head but Shogun blocks with his arms.
Grinder looking to throw knees to the head but Shogun is blocking nicely.
Shogun tries to pull guard but Grinder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grinder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shogun blocks it with crossed arms.
Shogun tries to land a knee to the head but Grinder blocks with his arms.
Shogun lands with a right to the head.
Shogun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grinder tries to land a knee to the head but Shogun blocks with his arms.
Grinder misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Shogun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Shogun dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shogun shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grinder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shogun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grinder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shogun tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shogun goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grinder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shogun's guard! Nice work there by Grinder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grinder tries to stand but Shogun is controlling from the bottom.
Shogun has Grinder pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun continues to stall.
Grinder preventing the sweep.
Grinder gets to his feet. Shogun looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grinder misses with a low kick.
Shogun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shogun is trying to pull guard but Grinder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shogun lands a right hand.
Shogun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Shogun.
Julio Shogun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grinder blocks a body shot from Shogun.
Grinder looking to throw knees to the head but Shogun is blocking nicely.
Grinder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shogun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grinder is breathing heavily.
Grinder tries to land a knee to the head but Shogun blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grinder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grinder looking to throw knees to the head but Shogun is blocking nicely.
Grinder trying to stall but Shogun improves his position.
Grinder throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Shogun.
Grinder missing with knees to the body.
Shogun has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Grinder - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shogun, and another! Grinder is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Julio Shogun!
Julio Shogun took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Capeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Sodestrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Capeno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Capeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oskar Sodestrom!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capeno throws a nice looking combination but Sodestrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sodestrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Capeno.
Capeno misses with an uppercut
and Sodestrom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Capeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capeno looking to slow down the pace here.
Sodestrom trying to land knees to the body.
Capeno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capeno misses with the head strike.
Sodestrom blocks an uppercut.
Capeno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capeno managing to block the knees to the body from Sodestrom.
Capeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capeno managing to block the knees to the body from Sodestrom.
Sodestrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capeno.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sodestrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Capeno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodestrom backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodestrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capeno.
Capeno lands with a right to the head.
Capeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodestrom blocks an uppercut.
Sodestrom blocks an uppercut.
Capeno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capeno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Capeno managing to block the knees to the body from Sodestrom.
Capeno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sodestrom backwards.
Our sources have told us that Capeno has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Capeno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sodestrom tries to land a knee to the head but Capeno blocks with his arms.
Capeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capeno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capeno avoiding damage as Sodestrom throws knees to the body.
Sodestrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capeno.
Capeno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capeno managing to block the knees to the body from Sodestrom.
Sodestrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Capeno - that landed with a thud.
Sodestrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Capeno won't want to take too many of those.
Sodestrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capeno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Capeno breaks the clinch.
Capeno tries to bum rush Sodestrom with a series of wild strikes but Sodestrom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodestrom misses with a jab to the body
and Capeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capeno walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sodestrom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Capeno swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sodestrom's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Javier Capeno!
Javier Capeno very nearly forgot to thank FJCP Healthy Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Tonon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amagov has chosen The Doors - Riders On the Storm 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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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov misses with a wild combination.
Amagov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amagov keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tonon trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Tonon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon distracts Amagov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Amagov is keeping the position.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tonon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tonon is in close to Amagov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tonon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tonon with a nice head shot there.
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tonon working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon slows the pace down.
Tonon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Amagov is pushing Tonon's head away, looking to escape. Tonon manages to hold on to the position though.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amagov keeps working.
Tonon controlling the position from side mount.
Tonon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amagov some visible discomfort.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amagov keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amagov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Amagov dodges the ground and pound from Tonon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov parries the strikes from Tonon easily there. Tonon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Amagov to escape.
Tonon grinds an elbow into Amagov's temple.
Amagov is looking for a sweep.
Tonon wants to control but Amagov is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tonon wants to control but Amagov is keeping him busy.
Tonon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amagov some visible discomfort.
Tonon tries to advance to mount but Amagov denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to regain half guard here but Tonon keeps moving and retains side control.
Tonon 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.
Tonon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tonon moves into full mount!
Amagov is bucking up trying to escape but Tonon cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tonon raining down shots from the mount!
Amagov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Amagov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amagov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonon controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Tonon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amagov.
Tonon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Amagov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Amagov tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tonon.
Tonon winds up and cracks Amagov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gary Tonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tonon stalling.
Amagov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amagov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tonon.
Tonon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tonon thows a huge punch but Amagov dodges it nicely.
Amagov taking some punishment here, with Tonon in his half guard.
Tonon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tonon is keen to just control but Amagov is a slippery customer.
Tonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tonon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amagov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Tonon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Amagov taking some punishment here, with Tonon in his half guard.
Tonon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Amagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is keen to just control but Amagov is a slippery customer.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Amagov is trying to stand up here but Tonon is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Amagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon.
Amagov is holding on to half guard well.
Amagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tonon.
Amagov is trying to stand up here but Tonon is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tonon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonon lands a nice short elbow.
Tonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amagov can do to turn this around?
Tonon prevents Amagov from standing back up.
Tonon is looking for a kimura but Amagov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tonon to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amagov hang on?
Amagov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tonon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amagov hang on?
Tonon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tonon breaks from Amagov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amagov is looking to improve his position but Tonon isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon lands a big elbow.
Amagov is rocked!
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount.
Amagov is still in real trouble! Can Tonon finish him?
Tonon lands a big shot to the head and Amagov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Adlan Amagov spoke after the fight, saying 'Thaks Andy McKenzie and Gamma for this opportunity!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keikan Kira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kira has chosen Muga - Prayer to Villian as his entrance music. Keikan Kira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Xander Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keikan Kira!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Cage.
Kira throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kira throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Kira throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kira.
Cage scores with a jab. Kira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Kira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kira throws a counter combo.
Keikan Kira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kira misses with a few strikes there.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage moves out of range as Kira strikes.
Cage scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Keikan Kira has been cut.
Cage misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kira misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage works over Kira's head and body with a nice combination.
Kira misses with a shot to the body
and Kira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cage cracks Kira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kira is rocked!
Kira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kira is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Kira swinging wildly here.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Kira.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kira.
Kira blocks a head kick by Cage.
Kira walks straight into a right hand from Cage - that's dropped him! Cage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kira from any more punishment! Kira complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Xander Cage!
Our winner, Xander Cage, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbie Bloonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbie Bloonkers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Bloonkers.
Khalidov drives through and clinches with Bloonkers against the cage.
Khalidov is pressed up against the cage. Bloonkers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khalidov down to the mat. Khalidov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khalidov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloonkers defending well as Khalidov loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidov catches Bloonkers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Barbie Bloonkers has been cut.
Bloonkers tries to bum rush Khalidov with a series of wild strikes but Khalidov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khalidov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khalidov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khalidov drops his shoulder and cracks Bloonkers with a huge uppercut! Bloonkers goes down! Can Khalidov finish him?
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!
Khalidov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Khalidov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bloonkers checks it well.
Bloonkers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloonkers is rocked!
Khalidov ducks under a wild hook from Bloonkers.
Bloonkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Khalidov finish him?
Bloonkers leaves his chin hanging out and Khalidov seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bloonkers crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamed Khalidov!
Mamed Khalidov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
Barbie Bloonkers spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gay.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VaraKolaudov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lachin. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tre Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
VaraKolaudov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
VaraKolaudov attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
VaraKolaudov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
VaraKolaudov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.
VaraKolaudov needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Mawzer VaraKolaudov has been cut.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VaraKolaudov was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks the inside of VaraKolaudov's front leg.
Cruz tries to land a front kick but VaraKolaudov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
VaraKolaudov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but VaraKolaudov checks it well.
Tre Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and VaraKolaudov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruz!
Cruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as VaraKolaudov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cruz swings for the body but VaraKolaudov moves out of range.
Cruz throws a leg kick but VaraKolaudov sees it coming and moves out of range.
VaraKolaudov tries to counter with a takedown but Cruz is quick to defend against it.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and VaraKolaudov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
VaraKolaudov looking to pass the guard.
VaraKolaudov pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
VaraKolaudov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
VaraKolaudov trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz is pushing off trying to get to his feet. VaraKolaudov has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Cruz is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
Mawzer VaraKolaudov took some time post fight to say the following; 'It might be dumb coming from someone that Kos people for a living but Peace an friendship my friends is what the world needs not hatred '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonesaw McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bonesaw McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortelainen misses the jab.
It seemed like McGraw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGraw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kortelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Kortelainen.
Kortelainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraw.
McGraw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kortelainen throws a front kick that sends McGraw stumbling back into the cage.
McGraw blocks the body kick.
McGraw lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGraw misses with a wild combination.
Kortelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGraw misses with the combination.
Kortelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGraw unleashes a big counter combination but Kortelainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortelainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGraw. McGraw obviously looking to wear him down.
McGraw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen avoids the head kick by McGraw.
McGraw throws a series of punches but Kortelainen avoids them all with ease.
Kortelainen throws a counter high kick but McGraw was just alert enough to avoid it.
McGraw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGraw tries to land a front kick but Kortelainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGraw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kortelainen misses with an uppercut. McGraw saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Kortelainen there.
Kortelainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGraw looks to land a body kick but Kortelainen moved away.
McGraw plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraw misses with a wild combination.
McGraw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGraw scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. McGraw catches Kortelainen right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGraw.
Kortelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kortelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kortelainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGraw misses the shot to the body.
McGraw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kortelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraw.
Kortelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McGraw looks to land a body kick but Kortelainen moved away.
McGraw misses with a double jab.
A lazy left from Kortelainen finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGraw.
Decent striking displayed by McGraw there.
McGraw throws a leg kick but Kortelainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kortelainen looks for the body kick but McGraw saw that one coming.
Kortelainen misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kortelainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kortelainen.
McGraw throws a fast counter high kick but Kortelainen manages to duck under it in time.
Kortelainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kortelainen moves out of range as McGraw throws a body kick.
McGraw lands with a hook. Kortelainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGraw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGraw feints and then cracks Kortelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kortelainen down.
McGraw throws out a leg kick but Kortelainen moves out of range and McGraw only half commits.
Kortelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kortelainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGraw.
McGraw throws a hook but Kortelainen avoids it easily.
Kortelainen scores with a push kick.
McGraw throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraw throws a right hand that Kortelainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kortelainen also avoids with ease.
Kortelainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kortelainen ducks under a wild hook from McGraw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen throws a body punch but McGraw moves out of range.
Kortelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraw.
Kortelainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by McGraw.
McGraw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGraw slips a jab from Kortelainen.
Kortelainen blocks a low kick nicely.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw misses with a head kick.
Kortelainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGraw moves out of range of the body kick.
McGraw just misses with a punch to the body.
Kortelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kortelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGraw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kortelainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kortelainen lunges at McGraw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGraw's hand.
A slow jab from McGraw misses its intended target.
McGraw blocks a head kick by Kortelainen.
McGraw tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kortelainen is able to avoid easily.
Kortelainen loads up on a big right hand but McGraw slips the punch.
Kortelainen thumps McGraw with a low kick.
Kortelainen misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
Kortelainen cracks the inside of McGraw's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGraw.
Kortelainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from McGraw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen throws a body kick that misses.
McGraw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kortelainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGraw misses with a body kick.
Kortelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kortelainen stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McGraw follows into mount!
McGraw looking to control but Kortelainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kortelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGraw pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
McGraw scoring with strikes but Kortelainen is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGraw wants to control the pace but Kortelainen is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! McGraw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kortelainen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kortelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is in close to Kortelainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kortelainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kortelainen trying to control the position.
Kortelainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraw lands a couple of digs.
Kortelainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGraw manages to get himself to full guard.
Kortelainen forces his way into half guard.
McGraw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kortelainen is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura but McGraw is defending well.
Kortelainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGraw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kortelainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGraw trying to control but Kortelainen postures up.
That's four 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.
Kortelainen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kortelainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGraw is just riding it out for now. Kortelainen eventually gives up the hold.
Kortelainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGraw doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortelainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonesaw McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kortelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kortelainen looks for the body kick but McGraw saw that one coming.
McGraw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kortelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kortelainen scores with a hook.
Kortelainen scores with a body shot.
McGraw moves out of range as Kortelainen strikes.
McGraw misses with a low kick.
Kortelainen lands with a nice body punch.
Kortelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGraw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kortelainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kortelainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kortelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGraw under the eye.
McGraw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGraw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kortelainen pushes McGraw away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen throws a body kick that misses.
Kortelainen scores with a kick to the body.
McGraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kortelainen manages to avoid it.
Kortelainen throws a sloppy head kick and McGraw moves out of range easily.
Kortelainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kortelainen throws a hook but McGraw avoids it easily.
Kortelainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonesaw McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGraw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
Kortelainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kortelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraw throws the kick towards the body but Kortelainen avoids it.
Kortelainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGraw throws a wild body kick that Kortelainen sees coming a mile off.
Kortelainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGraw! But no joy.
Kortelainen throws a lazy body kick
and McGraw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGraw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kortelainen's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen moves out of range of the body kick from McGraw.
McGraw throws a looping overhand right but Kortelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kortelainen misses with a body kick.
Kortelainen delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGraw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGraw lands a leg kick that knocks Kortelainen off balance momentarily.
Kortelainen misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kortelainen.
McGraw swings widly with a right hand
and Kortelainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kortelainen wants to pass the guard but McGraw is defending well.
McGraw looking for submissions off his back.
McGraw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGraw is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kortelainen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kortelainen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McGraw is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kortelainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kortelainen!
Kalle Kortelainen retains his super heavyweight title!
Kalle Kortelainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bonesaw McGraw stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bonesaw bows down to no man. It's clear you had the ref in your pocket. Ain't no way Bonesaw is going out like that. Next time you are going down like Bjorn's mom.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (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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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Gaskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaskins staying out of range there.
We've been hearing reports that Gaskins has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
Heikkinen throws a shot from downtown. Gaskins moves away and avoids it.
Gaskins tries to counter with a takedown but Heikkinen is quick to defend against it.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen has closed the distance and engaged Gaskins in a clinch.
Gaskins is trying to drag Heikkinen to the mat but Heikkinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaskins fails to pull guard.
Heikkinen landing knees to the body.
Heikkinen just leaning against Gaskins, taking a breather.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaskins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heikkinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Gaskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Gaskins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heikkinen prevents it.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaskins wants to take the fight to the mat but Heikkinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gaskins jumps guard but Heikkinen stands there with Gaskins around his waist. Gaskins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gaskins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heikkinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gaskins pulls Heikkinen into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Heikkinen wants to stand but Gaskins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaskins looking for a guillotine here but Heikkinen defends easily.
Heikkinen gets to his feet. Gaskins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heikkinen's waist but Heikkinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gaskins off to one side.
Heikkinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gaskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heikkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Heikkinen lands an uppercut.
Gaskins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heikkinen walks away with a smile on his face. Gaskins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heikkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heikkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen is looking to slow Gaskins down with leg kicks.
Gaskins avoids the head kick by Heikkinen.
Gaskins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heikkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heikkinen connects with a jab.
Heikkinen clinches.
Heikkinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Heikkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins avoiding damage as Heikkinen throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heikkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heikkinen misses with a knee to the head.
Heikkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gaskins looking for a takedown.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen is pressed up against the cage. Gaskins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heikkinen down to the mat. Heikkinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gaskins looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Gaskins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heikkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Gaskins checks it.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Heikkinen has Gaskins up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Gaskins is trying to pull guard but Heikkinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaskins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gaskins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heikkinen to keep the fight standing.
Gaskins jumps guard but Heikkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gaskins takes a shot to the head.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gaskins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gaskins is breathing heavily.
Gaskins fails to pull guard.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
Gaskins is trying to pull guard but Heikkinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaskins.
A shot in the inside from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen landing knees to the head.
Heikkinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heikkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heikkinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Gaskins won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaino Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Gaskins.
Heikkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gaskins shoots for a double leg takedown but Heikkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Gaskins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heikkinen misses the jab.
Heikkinen forces Gaskins back against the cage and clinches.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heikkinen connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Heikkinen.
The referee calls for Heikkinen to work.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heikkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaskins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gaskins slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Heikkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaskins or perhaps it was just good defense by Heikkinen, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Heikkinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Still in the clinch, Heikkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heikkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaskins's elbow.
Heikkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Gaskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins tries to pull guard but Heikkinen won't allow it.
Heikkinen has Gaskins pushed against the cage.
Heikkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaskins backwards.
Heikkinen effectively controlling the action here.
Gaskins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heikkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaskins backwards.
Heikkinen with a knee to the head.
A short left from Heikkinen.
Gaskins looking for a takedown.
Heikkinen stalling the fight.
Heikkinen scores with a shot to the side of Gaskins's head.
Heikkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaskins backwards.
Gaskins is rocked!
Heikkinen lands with a left to the head.
Oh Gaskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heikkinen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Gaskins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heikkinen stalling.
A knee to the head by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Gaskins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heikkinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaskins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heikkinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaskins jumps guard but Heikkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaskins blocks it with crossed arms.
Heikkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heikkinen controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kaino Heikkinen!
Kaino Heikkinen is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaino Heikkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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