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MMAHelsinki - 57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Left Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lajs Ljos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lajs Ljos enters the cage!
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174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Knee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lajs Ljos!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knee. That's going to slow Ljos down.
Knee scoring well with a low kick there.
Knee lands a big head kick that sends Ljos tumbling to the mat! Knee takes a step backwards and waves Ljos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ljos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knee.
Ljos is still on wobbly legs! Can Knee finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Knee! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Left Knee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Puerto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juanito Puerto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm
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247 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juanito Puerto!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puerto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duffy's coaches at Odins Body Workshop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Puerto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Duffy is looking to escape.
Duffy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duffy tries to get out of the position.
Duffy 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.
Puerto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Puerto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Duffy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puerto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Puerto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet.
Puerto uses his free foot to push down on Duffy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duffy.
BOOM! Puerto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puerto with good strikes from the mount here!
Phil Duffy's cut is getting worse.
Puerto controlling the pace for now.
Puerto takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Puerto working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Duffy is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Puerto has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Duffy taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanito Puerto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Standfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spraynard Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Where's My Chippy?. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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268 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Standfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spraynard Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Kruger misses with a series of wild punches.
Standfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Standfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
As Standfield backs off Kruger throws a huge counter combo but Standfield manages to avoid it all.
Nice sprawl there from Kruger as Standfield shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlo Standfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Standfield has his takedown stuffed
and Kruger counters with a three punch combo that has Standfield backing up. Standfield nods at Kruger to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kruger counters with a left and a right... And another left! Standfield is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spraynard Kruger!
Spraynard Kruger made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There's my chippy!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suyoung Suh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Olson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bleed It Out- Linkin Park. Suyoung Suh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Suyoung Suh!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olson avoids the body shot from Suh.
Suh clinches with his opponent.
Suh scores with a shot to the side of Olson's head.
Olson is trying to pull guard but Suh has him pressed against the cage.
Suh lands a hook that snaps the head of Olson backwards.
Suh lands a nice uppercut.
Olson is trying to break free.
Olson wants to get back to striking at distance but Suh won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Suh.
Suh drops Olson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Olson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Olson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Suh.
Oh Olson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suh is working Olson over against the cage.
Suh pushes Olson against the cage. Suh is working some dirty boxing. Suh pushes off with a quick right hook! Olson goes down! Olson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Suh moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suyoung Suh!
After the big win, Suyoung Suh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Will Olson had this to say: 'I Counted 37 times the dirty bastard cheated. The ref really needs to step up his game.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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198 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Martin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ramsey.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martin shoots in but Ramsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey stuffs the takedown.
Ramsey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramsey lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Martin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ramsey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Martin has Ramsey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramsey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramsey manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramsey sprawls well. Ramsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Martin shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin fails with the takedown
and Ramsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Ramsey is predictable there
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is keen to just control but Ramsey is a slippery customer.
Martin throwing shots but Ramsey is blocking nicely.
Ramsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramsey kicks Martin off and gets back to his feet.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Martin tries to clinch but Ramsey moves away
and Ramsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Martin with that takedown attempt.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramsey is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Ramsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin looks winded!
Ramsey tries to escape but Martin is in control.
Ramsey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin.
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Ramsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Martin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ramsey dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
Martin landing strikes.
I wouldn't like to be where Ramsey is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramsey taking a bit of punishment here - Martin scoring with strikes.
We've been informed that Martin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martin is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramsey is defending well.
Ramsey is not content to let Martin control the position.
Martin in side control, throwing shots but Ramsey defends.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is looking for a sweep.
Ramsey dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
Ramsey is trying to improve his position.
Martin trying to control the position but Ramsey is working away.
Martin just content to control the position.
Martin scoring with punches from side control.
Martin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Martin stands up and beckons Ramsey to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey 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.
Ramsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramsey cracks Martin with an open hand slap.
Ramsey looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramsey scores with a three punch combo!
Martin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Ramsey.
Ramsey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
Martin gets a double leg takedown into Ramsey's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Martin preventing the sweep.
Ramsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Martin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramsey wants to stand and escape but Martin is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramsey has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Ramsey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ramsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey taking a breather.
Ramsey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramsey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Ramsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Ramsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Ramsey.
Martin shoots in but Ramsey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Ramsey saw that one coming.
Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramsey was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramsey wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin won't allow Ramsey to get back to his feet.
Darren Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsey.
Martin connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramsey, not yet.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramsey keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin prevents Ramsey from getting back to his feet.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Ramsey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramsey's waist but Ramsey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Martin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramsey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramsey tries to avoid it but Martin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramsey to the ground. Ramsey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Martin.
Ramsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martin has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Darren Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Martin into the cage.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin is rocked!
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramsey finish him?
Darren Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramsey connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Martin out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Ramsey!
Kenny Ramsey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between El Misterioso Damballah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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188 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, El Misterioso Damballah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damballah throws a right and a left that Kalashnikov avoids nicely.
Damballah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damballah scores with a one two! Kalashnikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Damballah swinging wildly here.
Kalashnikov looking to score a takedown here. Damballah is defending well but Kalashnikov drives through and ends up in Damballah's guard.
Damballah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Netherlands Top Team & KT inform me that Kalashnikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damballah wants to stand and escape but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Kalashnikov works over Damballah with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalashnikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damballah wants to stand and escape but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
Kalashnikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalashnikov prevents Damballah from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Damballah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalashnikov on the ground.
Damballah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet but Kalashnikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalashnikov won't allow Damballah to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov postures up and lands a big shot to Damballah's brow.
Kalashnikov prevents Damballah from getting back to his feet.
Kalashnikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damballah's head.
Damballah is looking to stand up but Kalashnikov isn't so interested in that idea.
Kalashnikov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kalashnikov won't allow Damballah to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Damballah wants to stand but Kalashnikov is controlling the position.
Kalashnikov slips nicely into half guard.
Damballah wants to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov working over Damballah with some ground and pound. Damballah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalashnikov prevents Damballah from standing back up.
Kalashnikov is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov stops Damballah from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kalashnikov connects with a nice short shot to Damballah's temple.
Kalashnikov working Damballah over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Damballah is trying to stand.
Kalashnikov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Damballah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kalashnikov working the head and body with strikes.
Damballah tries to kick Kalashnikov off but Kalashnikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kalashnikov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Damballah defend it? Kalashnikov steps over the head and cranks it - Damballah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kalashnikov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikhail Kalashnikov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikhail Kalashnikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tonino Barile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Get Low as his entrance music. 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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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonino Barile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barile. That's going to slow Griffin down.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Barile shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin being controlled here, momentarily.
Barile passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin makes his way to full guard, as Barile worked for a kimura.
Barile postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barile drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barile jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Barile tries to pass.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barile pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barile throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Barile is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Barile is looking for a kimura here.
Barile is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barile is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barile wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barile looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barile is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Barile seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barile is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Barile works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barile trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barile looking to secure an arm triangle but Griffin defends it well.
Barile swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Griffin is now in Barile's guard. A big mistake from Barile there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barile looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonino Barile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Barile counters with a thumping low kick.
Barile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Barile.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Barile. Barile gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barile moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barile's hands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffin checks a leg kick.
Barile seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barile counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Barile slips the punch.
Barile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barile's head.
Barile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffin on the side of the head.
Barile throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Barile tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Barile misses
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Barile is rocked!
Barile connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barile thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Griffin lands a really nice looking cross but Barile seems unphased.
Oh Barile is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barile attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barile throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Barile seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Griffin catches Barile right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin drops Barile with a straight right hand, right on the button! Griffin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Griffin!
Peter Griffin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimes comes to the cage accompanied by "Cyanide" by Metallica. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrosian closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedrosian.
Grimes tries a body shot but Pedrosian blocks it.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedrosian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Pedrosian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grimes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grimes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedrosian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Grimes's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedrosian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes scores with a jab to the body.
Pedrosian closes the distance and pushes Grimes back into the cage.
Pedrosian lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch.
Pedrosian landing knees to the body.
Pedrosian looking to slow down the pace here.
Pedrosian missing with knees to the body.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes stalling in the clinch but Pedrosian improves position.
Grimes has Pedrosian pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pedrosian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedrosian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedrosian crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
Grimes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedrosian or not.
Pedrosian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian has Grimes pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedrosian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedrosian throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Pedrosian. Pedrosian maintains the clinch.
Pedrosian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pedrosian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedrosian lands a shoulder strike.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimes avoiding damage.
Pedrosian lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Pedrosian controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Pedrosian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Pedrosian. Pedrosian maintains the clinch.
Pedrosian looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Pedrosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pedrosian holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedrosian clinches.
Grimes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedrosian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimes.
Pedrosian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian crunches a lovely knee into Grimes's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedrosian misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pedrosian missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes taking a breather.
Pedrosian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedrosian's elbow.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grimes cracks Pedrosian with a nice body shot.
Pedrosian looking to throw knees to the head but Grimes is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Pedrosian.
Grimes lands a body punch.
Grimes tries to stall but Pedrosian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pedrosian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grimes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grimes cracks Pedrosian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pedrosian is looking to clinch but Grimes is avoiding it.
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes is stalling here.
Pedrosian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimes catches Pedrosian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedrosian instigates a clinch.
Pedrosian misses with some punches.
Grimes letting Pedrosian take a breather here.
Grimes slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Pedrosian misses with the head strike.
Pedrosian wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pedrosian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pedrosian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedrosian prevents a body shot from Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedrosian.
A short uppercut from Grimes.
Pedrosian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes's elbow.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedrosian tries to stall but Grimes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedrosian trying to stall but Grimes improves his position.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedrosian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes lands with a right to the head.
Pedrosian tries to stall but Grimes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Pedrosian throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedrosian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedrosian is keeping busy.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Grimes blocks with his arms.
Pedrosian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pedrosian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedrosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grimes blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedrosian is breathing heavily.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grimes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Grimes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Grimes stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.
Pedrosian'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.
Grimes managing to block the knees to the body from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian looking to stall.
Grimes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
Grimes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pedrosian is keeping busy.
Pedrosian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedrosian.
Grimes lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes lands with a light punch inside.
Pedrosian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Grimes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grimes swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Grimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedrosian working aggressively here.
Pedrosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch but Grimes improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedrosian seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Grimes blocks a body shot from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedrosian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedrosian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grimes's face.
Grimes gets through Pedrosian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimes.
Pedrosian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pedrosian wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Grimes is working Pedrosian over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grimes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedrosian up against the cage.
Pedrosian misses with the head strike.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch but Grimes improves position.
Pedrosian stalling in the clinch.
Pedrosian manages to break the clinch.
Grimes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimes dips to his left and cracks Pedrosian with an uppercut!
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Grimes pushes him off.
Pedrosian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Grimes coming out on top.
Grimes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pedrosian is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedrosian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pedrosian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pedrosian is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Tim Pedrosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedrosian walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Grimes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Venables could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brian Colt's chin.
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200 lbs
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Venables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Colt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venables defending well as Colt loads up on a big left hand.
Venables tried to counter with a leg kick but Colt avoided it.
Colt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Colt misses with a two punch combination.
Colt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Venables counters with a left and a right that stings Colt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venables, right into the meat.
Venables throws a leg kick but Colt checks it.
Venables throws a low kick but it's checked well by Colt.
Venables moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Venables has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Colt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Venabless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Colt lands with a shot to the body.
Colt scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Venables misses the jab.
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!
Colt defending well as Venables loads up on a big left hand.
Colt looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Venables tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brian Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables throws out a leg kick but Colt moves out of range and Venables only half commits.
Colt misses with a lunging right hand
and Venables counters with a nice low kick that buckles Colt's knee momentarily.
We've been informed that Colt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Colt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Venables.
Colt moves into range and clinches up with Venables.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colt tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Colt back against the cage.
Colt dodges an elbow strike from Venables.
Venables misses with the head strike.
Venables is pressed up against the cage. Colt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Venables down to the mat. Venables avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venables wants to slow Colt down by chopping away at his legs.
Colt takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Colt moves out of range easily.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Colt misses.
Colt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venables tries a low kick but Colt avoids it.
Colt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venables preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colt is working Venables over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venables swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt lands a couple of elbows.
Colt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Venables preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venables avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Venables is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colt postures up in Venables's guard and throws a big left but Venables blocks it.
Colt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colt scores with a jab. Venables acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables tried to counter with a leg kick but Colt avoided it.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Colt has hold of one of Venables's legs. Venables is fighting the takedown attempt but Colt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Colt works over Venables with some ground and pound from guard.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt working some strikes from top position.
Colt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venables works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Colt chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Colt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Venables keeping moving, preventing Colt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Colt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Colt.
Brian Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Colt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Colt blocking some punches.
Colt blocking some punches.
Colt scores with a hook to the body.
Venables trying to stall but Colt improves his position.
Colt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colt scores with a shoulder strike.
Venables has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Colt cracks Venables with a nice body shot.
Colt lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Colt.
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Colt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Venables prevents it.
Colt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt landing strikes.
Colt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Venables to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venables is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Colt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Venables takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Colt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt controls the position.
Colt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Venables down.
Venables parries the strikes from Colt easily there. Colt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Venables to escape.
Colt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Colt landing strikes.
Colt lands an elbow.
Venables parries the strikes from Colt easily there. Colt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Venables to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venables managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Colt.
Check out the look on Colt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Venables on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Colt decides to stand back up. Colt steps back and let's Venables get back to his feet.
Venables misses with an uppercut
and Colt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Venables ducks under a wild hook from Colt.
Venables ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph Venables is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Colt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt scores with a nice strike.
Colt lands with a cross.
Colt lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Colt scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Venables misses
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colt scores with a takedown into Venables's guard.
Colt throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Colt throws a big elbow that misses.
Venables has momentary wrist control but Colt slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venables utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colt is stalling in the full guard.
Colt works over Venables with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colt stands up over Venables, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venables's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Venables scrambles back to his feet.
Colt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt lands a left hand.
Colt misses with a body punch.
Colt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Venables's elbow.
Colt gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colt scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Venables moves out of range as Colt strikes.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Colt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Colt.
Venables swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Colt.
Venables takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Colt misses.
Colt misses with a wild body shot.
Colt lands a glancing blow to the side of Venables's head.
A slow jab from Colt misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Venables throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Venables ducks right into an uppercut from Colt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Venables at a distance.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt checks a leg kick.
Venables takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colt lands with a hook. Venables tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Venables takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Venables shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Venables slips under a jab from Colt.
As Colt backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Colt lands a slapping body shot.
Colt connects with a body shot that sends Venables's belly button to the back.
Colt throws a big shot that misses.
Venables is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Venables throws a solid leg kick but Colt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Venables.
Colt lands with a hook. Venables tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colt moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colt.
Venables tries a knee to the head but Colt blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Colt.
Colt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brian Colt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Colt can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Colt blocks an uppercut.
Colt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Colt gets through Venables's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colt lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Colt.
Colt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Venables regains guard immediately.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colt with a nice head shot there.
Colt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colt stands up over Venables, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Venables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Colt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Venables utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colt forces his way into half guard.
Colt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Venables taking some punishment here, with Colt in his half guard.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colt.
Ground and pound from Colt.
Colt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colt drops an elbow to the side of Venables's head.
Colt is nestled in close to Venables, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Colt thows a huge punch but Venables dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colt thows a huge punch but Venables dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Colt there.
Venables is rocked!
Venables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Venables is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Colt seems content to control.
Colt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Colt slips a nice elbow through Venables's hands, connecting with Venables's forehead.
Colt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Venables avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Colt.
Colt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Venables with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Colt controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Venables is out! Colt gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Colt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Damien Conner was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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151 lbs
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157 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Conner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greenebaum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greenebaum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greenebaum throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greenebaum is in Conner's guard.
Conner wants to stand up but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greenebaum is pushing down on Conner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conner is fighting to maintain full guard but Greenebaum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Greenebaum wants to free his trapped foot but Conner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Greenebaum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Greenebaum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Conner sees it coming and defends easily.
Greenebaum is looking to advance position but Conner won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greenebaum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conner wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Greenebaum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greenebaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greenebaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conner has his hands clasped together around Greenebaum's back. He's all about the action.
Greenebaum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conner wants to control but Greenebaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greenebaum lands strikes from half guard.
Conner is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum stops Conner from getting back to his feet.
Conner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greenebaum.
Conner tries to roll over but Greenebaum keeps him under control.
Greenebaum works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Greenebaum keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conner keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greenebaum landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greenebaum works to advance to full mount. Conner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Greenebaum controlling the position easily from mount.
Greenebaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conner is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conner working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum 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.
Conner lands with a shot to the body.
Greenebaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conner bucks up and tries to throw Greenebaum off but instead Greenebaum has got his back!
Greenebaum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Greenebaum is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Greenebaum working for a choke but Conner is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenebaum lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum misses with a punch to the head.
Greenebaum struggling to land strikes to the head as Conner covers up.
Greenebaum working for the choke.
Conner wants to get back to his feet.
Conner avoids the strikes from Greenebaum.
Conner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Greenebaum is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Conner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner is covering up but some of the strikes from Greenebaum are getting through and doing damage.
Conner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Conner trying to get back to his feet but Greenebaum is in full control for now.
Conner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Conner trying to control the hands but Greenebaum won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Greenebaum manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Greenebaum struggling to land strikes to the head as Conner covers up.
Greenebaum 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.
You can see the frustration on Conner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Conner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Greenebaum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Greenebaum doesn't have the hooks in and Conner manages to turn into his guard.
Greenebaum has a closed guard, preventing Conner from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conner manages to get himself to full guard.
Greenebaum trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum tries to free his leg and advance position but Conner is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Greenebaum throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorne Greenebaum dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Conner cracks Greenebaum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Conner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenebaum.
Greenebaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conner can do to turn this around?
Greenebaum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greenebaum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greenebaum somewhat.
Conner connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum misses with a few strikes there.
Greenebaum ducks right into an uppercut from Conner.
Conner throws a push kick but Greenebaum slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greenebaum misses with a low kick.
Greenebaum swings widly with a right hand
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conner throws a hook but Greenebaum blocks it.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conner sprawls and moves away.
Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenebaum darts in looking for a takedown but Conner gets double underhooks and turns Greenebaum into the cage.
Greenebaum just misses with a punch to the body.
Conner throws a combination. Greenebaum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Conner avoids it well and moves away.
Conner throws a hook to the side of Greenebaum's head but Greenebaum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conner leaves Greenebaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Greenebaum.
Lorne Greenebaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conner misses with a series of wild punches.
Greenebaum feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenebaum misses with a leg kick
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greenebaum throws a right hand that misses
and Conner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Greenebaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conner pinned against the cage. Conner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conner throws a sloppy head kick and Greenebaum moves out of range easily.
Damien Conner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Greenebaum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conner was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenebaum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Greenebaum cracks Conner with a solid left hand.
Conner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greenebaum stands and throws Conner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Greenebaum is looking to take a break and control but Conner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum tries to advance to mount but Conner denies him.
Conner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Greenebaum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lorne Greenebaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greenebaum scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Greenebaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
Greenebaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Conner tenderised Greenebaum's leg. Greenebaum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greenebaum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greenebaum misses with a two punch combination.
Conner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greenebaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conner wants to clinch up but Greenebaum keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conner.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greenebaum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner looks to land a left hand but Greenebaum moved out of range nicely.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greenebaum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greenebaum throws a combination that misses
letting Conner counter with a right hand.
Conner misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Conner misses.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greenebaum attempts a counter takedown but Conner avoids it well and moves away.
Damien Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Conner misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Greenebaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenebaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Conner was covering up waiting for the punch and Greenebaum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conner working for a triangle but Greenebaum defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greenebaum controls the pace.
Greenebaum tries to free his leg and advance position but Conner is retaining full guard.
Greenebaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greenebaum passes Conner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner is trying to stand up here but Greenebaum is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum works his way into side control.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conner down.
Greenebaum lands a decent elbow from side control.
Conner struggling a bit here.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conner down.
Conner is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner tries to escape but Greenebaum is in control.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Conner is working from the bottom.
Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Greenebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Greenebaum's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Conner is not content to let Greenebaum control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenebaum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorne Greenebaum will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenebaum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greenebaum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conner throws a jab when Greenebaum was well out of range.
Greenebaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Conner takes the fight into the clinch.
Conner tries to work over Greenebaum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenebaum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greenebaum's elbow.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Conner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Conner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorne Greenebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner dodges the punch combination from Greenebaum.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Greenebaum pushes him off.
Jab by Greenebaum.
Nice sprawl there from Conner as Greenebaum shoots in.
Conner tries to clinch up
and Greenebaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greenebaum stays in close to Conner's body and controls the position.
Greenebaum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damien Conner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorne Greenebaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to control but Conner is working from the bottom.
Greenebaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Conner keeping moving, preventing Greenebaum from controlling successfully.
Conner being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner takes a swing at Greenebaum's ribcage but misses.
Greenebaum looks for a takedown but Conner sprawls well.
Conner throws a counter combo.
Conner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenebaum.
Despite the aggression on Conner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Conner tries to clinch up but Greenebaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Conner tries to sprawl out of it but Greenebaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conner works Greenebaum's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner tries to clinch but Greenebaum moves out of range.
Greenebaum misses with a wild body shot.
Greenebaum misses with a two punch combination.
Conner misses the shot to the body.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conner sprawls well. Conner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenebaum manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conner tries to clinch up but Greenebaum circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenebaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conner sprawls and moves away.
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Greenebaum pushes him off.
Conner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Conner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenebaum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Lorne Greenebaum retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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