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Infinity: 155 tourny Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ash Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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171 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Randall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ash Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Randall. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Randall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randall lands in his opponent's guard.
Randall landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Randall from controlling successfully.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams working for a triangle but Randall defends it easily.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randall defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall slips nicely into half guard.
Randall has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Williams defend it? Randall steps over the head and cranks it - Williams is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Randall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Randall!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anselmo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry St Hype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry St Hype told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anselmo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry St Hype!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Hype lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris looks to throw the jab but St Hype is out of range.
St Hype misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a big counter combination but St Hype scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Harris has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
St Hype lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Hype has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as St Hype walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anselmo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Hype forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to pull guard but St Hype won't allow it.
St Hype working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
St Hype gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Hype avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris tries to pull guard but St Hype won't allow it.
Harris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Hype gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
St Hype lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Hype is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Hype down to the mat. St Hype avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but St Hype gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris slips under a jab from St Hype.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Hype. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Hype, pushing him back against the cage.
St Hype scores with a shoulder strike.
St Hype lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris is working for takedown but St Hype is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for St Hype.
St Hype digs a right hand underneath Harris's ribcage. Harris let out a lung full of air as it connected.
St Hype lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris is rocked!
Nice body punch from St Hype - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for St Hype.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Hype pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St Hype lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from St Hype.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Hype working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St Hype lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
St Hype lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris wants a takedown.
St Hype lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Hype has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Hype can turn it around.
St Hype creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Harris's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Harris drops to his knees and St Hype pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perry St Hype!
After winning the bout, Perry St Hype thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uthe Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jontte Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by 2cztery7 - Rozpoznaj. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uthe Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man moves into the clinch.
Haas trying to stall but Man improves his position.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Haas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haas.
Haas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haas lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Man tries to pull guard but Haas holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Man missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man jumps guard but Haas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haas to keep the fight standing.
Uthe Haas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man.
Haas working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man just leaning against Haas, taking a breather.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haas avoids it.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haas's defenses.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Man missing with knees to the body.
Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haas struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Man has Haas pushed against the cage.
Haas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Haas lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Man.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haas.
Haas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haas has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Haas has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haas.
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haas feinted with a counter takedown.
Haas swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Haas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Man's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Haas lands a body shot.
Haas breaks from the clinch.
Haas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man regains full guard. Nicely done.
Man has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haas doesn't defend quickly enough and Man has managed to lock this one up! Can Haas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Man on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jontte Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Fu Tu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Shi Fu Tu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow works Fu Tu's body with a nice hook.
Darrow misses with a low kick as Fu Tu jumps back.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick as Darrow jumps back.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darrow's sensitive parts.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Shi Fu Tu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu Tu lands a slapping body shot.
Fu Tu digs a good body shot into Darrow's ribs.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darrow.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Darrow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fu Tu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fu Tu tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fu Tu throws out a leg kick but Darrow moves out of range and Fu Tu only half commits.
Fu Tu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the leg kick from Darrow.
Fu Tu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu Tu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shi Fu Tu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Darrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Fu Tu.
Darrow is looking to slow Fu Tu down with leg kicks.
Fu Tu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Darrow throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Darrow has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Darrow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Fu Tu is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fu Tu misses with a few strikes there.
Darrow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darrow misses with a head kick.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Fu Tu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Darrow misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick.
Darrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Fu Tu does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu scores with the left hand. Darrow knows he should have avoided that one.
Darrow lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Shi Fu Tu has been cut.
Darrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu Tu.
A little jabbing left from Darrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darrow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fu Tu rather than just go for the knockout.
Darrow swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darrow checks it well.
Darrow looks to land a combination. Fu Tu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fu Tu, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu Tu. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow throws a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Fu Tu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick that knocks Darrow off balance momentarily.
Fu Tu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu Tu is looking to chop away at Darrow's legs.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow dips to his left and cracks Fu Tu with an uppercut!
Fu Tu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fu Tu.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darrow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fu Tu thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Fu Tu does no damage.
Darrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow stuns Fu Tu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fu Tu throws a solid leg kick but Darrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Darrow.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darrow can do to turn this around?
Darrow misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Darrow. That snapped Fu Tu's head back.
Darrow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sloppy strikes from Fu Tu. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu throws a wild body kick that Darrow sees coming a mile off.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fu Tu.
Darrow defending well as Fu Tu loads up on a big left hand.
Darrow staying out of range there.
Fu Tu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fu Tu connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu Tu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darrow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darrow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fu Tu blocks a head kick by Darrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Darrow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fu Tu has got the better of the exchanges.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
Darrow cracks the inside of Fu Tu's front leg.
Fu Tu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu lands with a shot to the body.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow dodges the punch combination from Fu Tu.
Darrow misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu connects with a crisp jab.
Fu Tu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick that misses.
Darrow throws a big counter head kick but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
Fu Tu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fu Tu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darrow checks a leg kick.
Darrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Darrow moves out of range easily.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fu Tu as he avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fu Tu misses its target.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Darrow blocks a low kick nicely.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darrow throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
Fu Tu 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.
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Darrow moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu Tu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Darrow tries to counter it with a takedown but Fu Tu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Fu Tu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fu Tu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Darrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fu Tu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow tries to clinch up.
Fu Tu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that misses.
Darrow throws a combination that misses
and Fu Tu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shi Fu Tu's cut.
That's time! Fu Tu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Darrow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Darrow's head backwards.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu clinches up with Darrow and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow jumps guard but Fu Tu stands there with Darrow around his waist. Darrow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fu Tu scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fu Tu smiles and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Darrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Darrow shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fu Tu scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu Tu lands with an uppercut that bounces Darrow off the cage and back into range.
Darrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darrow throws a jab when Fu Tu was well out of range.
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow throws a sloppy head kick and Fu Tu moves out of range easily.
Darrow avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
A jab lands there for Fu Tu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu Tu.
A low kick from Darrow misses
and Fu Tu counters with a left and a right that stings Darrow.
Darrow is rocked!
Darrow lands a nice shot that snaps Fu Tu's head back.
Darrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu Tu finish him?
Darrow tries to work over Fu Tu's front leg with a kick but Fu Tu checks it.
Fu Tu cracks Darrow on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Darrow falls backwards against the cage. Fu Tu follows up with more strikes that drop Darrow to his knees. Fu Tu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Darrow! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shi Fu Tu!
Shi Fu Tu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by the whores of westeros. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Khan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister fails to land with a series of punches.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khan's half guard.
Lannister is taking a breather. Khan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lannister.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control but Lannister is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lannister is working for a submission of some sort.
Lannister stands up out of the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister rushes Khan and presses him up against the cage.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister lands a left hand.
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lannister is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lannister drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Lannister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice strikes from Lannister there.
Lannister is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Lannister stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Lannister sprawls well.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Lannister. Lannister maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Khan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lannister to the mat. Lannister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Khan looks winded!
Khan looking to improve position, pressing down on Lannister's thigh with his hand. Lannister seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Khan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Khan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Lannister picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrion Lannister!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyrion Lannister waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight (Everything 8$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri has chosen Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Crunch! Molovgomedov slams his shin into Pioneeri's torso.
Pioneeri lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov 's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pioneeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Molovgomedov moves away from the strike by Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pioneeri's guard.
Molovgomedov preventing the sweep.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molovgomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Molovgomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Molovgomedov landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pioneeri working for a triangle but Molovgomedov defends it easily.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molovgomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Pioneeri is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Molovgomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molovgomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molovgomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri has his foot on Molovgomedov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molovgomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molovgomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Molovgomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Molovgomedov stands up over Pioneeri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Molovgomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pioneeri is keeping the position for now.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pioneeri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molovgomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pioneeri working a defensive guard but Molovgomedov passes into half guard.
Pioneeri gets full guard.
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molovgomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molovgomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Molovgomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Molovgomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Molovgomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pioneeri tries to buck Molovgomedov off but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Molovgomedov is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Molovgomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Molovgomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Molovgomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pioneeri some visible discomfort.
Pioneeri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molovgomedov 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Pioneeri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molovgomedov uses his free foot to push down on Pioneeri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pioneeri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Molovgomedov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Pioneeri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Molovgomedov 's head coaches at Condor Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pioneeri's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
Pioneeri throws an off balance right hand
and Molovgomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pioneeri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molovgomedov . That's going to slow Pioneeri down.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Pioneeri's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Molovgomedov is looking to slow Pioneeri down with leg kicks.
Pioneeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri cracks Molovgomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molovgomedov has time to react.
Molovgomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molovgomedov blocks a head kick by Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Pioneeri, looking for a takedown. Molovgomedov pushes Pioneeri against the cage but Pioneeri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Molovgomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri trying to hold on to Molovgomedov 's head to control him but Molovgomedov postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov 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.
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molovgomedov pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pioneeri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Pioneeri keeps moving.
Pioneeri looking for a guillotine here but Molovgomedov defends easily.
Pioneeri looking for a sweep. Not yet Pioneeri, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pioneeri is retaining full guard.
Molovgomedov distracts Pioneeri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pioneeri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Molovgomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Molovgomedov looking to pass the guard.
Pioneeri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Molovgomedov stacks Pioneeri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Molovgomedov !
Pioneeri gets back to half guard.
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pioneeri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pioneeri sees it coming and defends easily.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Pioneeri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molovgomedov working Pioneeri over with strikes.
Pioneeri tries to roll over but Molovgomedov keeps him under control.
Molovgomedov wants to take a breather but Pioneeri is having none of it.
Molovgomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Pioneeri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pioneeri gets full guard.
Molovgomedov stands and throws Pioneeri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pioneeri is looking to regain half guard here but Molovgomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Molovgomedov landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pioneeri tests Molovgomedov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov misses with the body kick
and Pioneeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pioneeri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pioneeri takes a swing at Molovgomedov 's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pioneeri manages to circle out of the way.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Molovgomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Pioneeri improves his position.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Molovgomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pioneeri can do to turn this around?
Molovgomedov landing knees to the head.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pioneeri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov stalls.
Pioneeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocking some punches.
Pioneeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molovgomedov .
A body shot lands from Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pioneeri scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks with his arms.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pioneeri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pioneeri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Pioneeri lands a nice shot to the body.
Pioneeri lands a left hand.
Pioneeri lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri lands a nice uppercut.
Molovgomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pioneeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Pioneeri avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Pioneeri tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molovgomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri takes a shot to the head.
Molovgomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Molovgomedov .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molovgomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Molovgomedov forces Pioneeri back against the cage and clinches.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Molovgomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pioneeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Molovgomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pioneeri can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov lands an elbow just above Pioneeri 's eye.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pioneeri.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Molovgomedov .
Well Molovgomedov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Rodrigo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kukulcan Tonga's chin.
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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
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Rodrigo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tonga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tonga tries a quick counter leg kick but Rodrigo is wise to it.
Tonga moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigo.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
Tonga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodrigo scores with a shot to the side of Tonga's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tonga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Tonga presses Rodrigo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rodrigo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo blocks a body shot from Tonga.
Rodrigo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigo.
Tonga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo controls his hands.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Tonga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonga lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodrigo backwards.
Tonga prevents Rodrigo from breaking the clinch.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonga breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wreckshop in the buildup to the fight.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up but Tonga circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigo is looking to break free of the clinch but Tonga has double underhooks.
Tonga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonga gets through Rodrigo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tonga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonga tries to work over Rodrigo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Tonga.
Rodrigo prevents a body shot from Tonga.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonga.
Rodrigo is looking to control Tonga's arms but Tonga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rodrigo has his back to the cage.
Tonga lands an uppercut.
Rodrigo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tonga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rodrigo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tonga can turn it around.
Tonga tries a body shot but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo lands a shoulder strike.
Tonga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
Tonga misses with a body punch.
Tonga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a punch to the body.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rodrigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Tonga.
Rodrigo connects with a looping right hand.
Tonga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodrigos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tonga moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonga scores with a shoulder strike.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Tonga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tonga connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo looks to clinch
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonga cracks Rodrigo with a good jab.
Rodrigo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tonga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Tonga.
Tonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonga connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rodrigo forces Tonga back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigo tries to land a knee to the head but Tonga blocks with his arms.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga misses with some punches.
Tonga lands a shot to the body.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodrigo 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.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Tonga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tonga scores with a nice strike.
Kukulcan Tonga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonga lands a jab to the head.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tonga.
A head kick misses from Tonga.
Tonga delivers a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Rodrigo down.
Tonga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga motions for Rodrigo to come forward. Tonga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigo.
Tonga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Rodrigo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rodrigo has closed the distance and engaged Tonga in a clinch.
Tonga is pressed up against the cage. Rodrigo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonga down to the mat. Tonga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tonga.
Tonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodrigo has managed to clinch.
Tonga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigo controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga lands with a left to the head.
Tonga throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
Tonga breaks the clinch.
Rodrigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tonga scoring well with a low kick there.
Tonga scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonga. That's going to slow Rodrigo down.
Rodrigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonga doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodrigo checks a low kick from Tonga.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodrigo is able to avoid easily.
Rodrigo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigo connects with a leg kick. Tonga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonga to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tonga counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga works Rodrigo's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Tonga delivers a nice body kick.
Tonga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonga cracks the inside of Rodrigo's front leg.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonga moves away.
Rodrigo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tonga.
Tonga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodrigo's head.
Rodrigo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tonga counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodrigo tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tonga circles away.
Rodrigo lands a nice shot that snaps Tonga's head back.
Rodrigo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonga.
Tonga misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo is looking to wear down Tonga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonga connects with a nice looking jab.
Rodrigo throws the kick towards the body but Tonga avoids it.
Rodrigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonga connects with a leg kick. Rodrigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tonga counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga 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. This is the final round!
Tonga throws a hook to the side of Rodrigo's head but Rodrigo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigo throws a push kick but Tonga slaps the foot to one side.
Tonga throws a right hand that Rodrigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigo also avoids with ease.
Tonga lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tonga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Tonga.
Rodrigo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonga's elbow.
Rodrigo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga works on Rodrigo's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo digs a right hand underneath Tonga's ribcage. Tonga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tonga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodrigo looking to throw knees to the head but Tonga is blocking nicely.
Tonga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga slips under a jab.
Rodrigo tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tonga.
Nice body kick from Tonga.
Rodrigo tries a low kick but Tonga avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodrigo.
Rodrigo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tonga. Tonga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Tonga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tonga scores with a kick to the midsection.
No joy there for Tonga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tonga cracks Rodrigo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pablo Rodrigo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kukulcan Tonga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tonga misses.
Tonga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rodrigo's calf.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
Tonga misses with a leg kick.
Rodrigo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tonga avoids it.
Tonga keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonga fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodrigo in the body.
Tonga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tonga connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonga lands an overhand right.
Tonga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tonga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonga slips a jab and a cross from Rodrigo.
Tonga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigo missing with a left hand there. Tonga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonga wants to land a leg kick but Rodrigo is out of range.
Rodrigo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tonga - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tonga. Rodrigo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses
and Tonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonga scores with a shot to the body.
Tonga feints a jab promting Rodrigo to slip. Tonga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodrigo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tonga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tonga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigo takes one on the button.
Tonga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo takes a swing at Tonga's ribcage but misses.
Tonga scores with a nice right hand.
Tonga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodrigo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tonga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Tonga.
Rodrigo cracks Tonga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tonga.
Rodrigo takes a swing at Tonga's ribcage but misses.
Rodrigo moves in looking to clinch but Tonga pushes him off.
Tonga thuds his right hand into Rodrigo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodrigo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonga.
Tonga cracks the inside of Rodrigo's front leg.
Tonga throws a head kick that Rodrigo semi-blocks.
Rodrigo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kukulcan Tonga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kukulcan Tonga!
A very excited looking Kukulcan Tonga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pablo Rodrigo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kure's choice of entrance music: BIG SHUG - who's hard. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kure has time to react.
Kure connects with a body shot that sends Kenway's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Kure manages to avoid it.
Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kure shoots in and drives through. Kenway sprawls well.
Kenway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kure misses with a few strikes there.
Kure tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenway swivels and escapes.
Kenway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kure throws a body shot but no joy.
Kure throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kure throws a one two combo.
Kure keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Kure cracks Kenway with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Kenway. Those never looked like landing.
Kure takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kenway cracks Kure with a good jab.
Kenway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kure throws out a counter right but Kenway avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krejzi Kure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kure takes one to the chin there.
Kenway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenway throws a hook to the side of Kure's head but Kure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Kenway.
Kure throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kure digs a good body shot into Kenway's ribs.
No joy there for Kure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kure wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenway has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kure.
Kure tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Kure.
Kure blocks a body shot from Kenway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Kure.
Kure misses with the head strike.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Kenway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kure or not.
Kenway working aggressively here.
Kure blocks an uppercut.
Kure misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kure working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kure scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kure tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
Kure looking to stall.
Kure blocks an uppercut.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Kure looks to land a combination. Kenway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Kure.
Kure scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Kure misses.
Kenway throws a chopping leg kick but Kure manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kenway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kure looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Kenway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kure wants to free his trapped foot but Kenway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kure working over Kenway with some ground and pound. Kenway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kure trying to control from half guard but Kenway is working away.
Kure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenway defending well though.
Kure seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kenway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kure sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenway defending well though.
Kenway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kure.
Kure wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenway keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kure blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kure throws a counter combo.
Kure lands a slapping body shot.
Kure throws an off balance right hand
and Kenway counters with a nice body kick.
Kure rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenway appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Kure looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kure just manages to avoid it.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Kure misses.
Kure misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway jabs at Kure's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure moves into the clinch.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kure prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kure wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kure.
Kenway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kure.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Kure.
A short uppercut from Kenway.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway stops a takedown attempt from Kure.
Kure is breathing heavily.
Kure prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
Kure wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Kure.
Kenway digs a right hand underneath Kure's ribcage. Kure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kenway prevents Kure from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Kenway on the inside.
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kure backwards.
Kure can't get the takedown.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kure controls his hands.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body.
Kure swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kenway pushes Kure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kenway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kure is rocked!
A short left from Kenway.
Kure is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenway finish him?
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kure tries to score a body lock takedown but Kenway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway pushes Kure against the cage. Kenway is working some dirty boxing. Kenway pushes off with a quick right hook! Kure goes down! Kure tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kenway moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Kenway!
Edward Kenway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Cross has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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262 lbs
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephensson throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
Stephensson misses with a hook.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephensson.
Stephensson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stephensson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Stephensson.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Stephensson is out of range.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
It seemed like Stephensson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
Stephensson connects with a body shot that sends Cross's belly button to the back.
Stephensson looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Stephensson ducks down to avoid it.
Stephensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stephensson.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephensson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cross in his tracks.
Magnus Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephensson throws a big shot that misses.
Stephensson scores with a nice body kick.
Stephensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross jumps into guard, dragging Stephensson to the mat.
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.
Cross wants to stand but Stephensson is controlling the position.
Cross looking for a sweep. Not yet Cross, not yet.
Cross is wriggling around but Stephensson manages to pass to half guard.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephensson blocks the strikes from Cross.
Cross wants to get back to full guard.
Cross is working hard here to advance position.
Cross is trying to stand up here but Stephensson is controlling him well.
Cross trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cross is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cross is working to get back to half guard.
Stephensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Cross is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephensson looking to control but Cross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Stephensson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cross tries to hold on but Stephensson postures up.
Cross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cross throwing hammer fists to the chest of Stephensson. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephensson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Stephensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stephensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephensson needs to keep his hands up - Cross had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stephensson.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephensson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stephensson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stephensson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marty Stephensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Cross misses with a body punch
and Stephensson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut.
Stephensson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Stephensson.
Stephensson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stephensson looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Stephensson swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Stephensson.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cross is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stephensson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephensson misses with a hook to the body
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Stephensson. Those never looked like landing.
Stephensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephensson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stephensson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stephensson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Cross's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stephensson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Cross!
A less than humble Magnus Cross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Total Domination. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Olson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Olson misses.
Olson feints and as Cartwright raises his hands in defense, Olson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olson defends it easily.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Olson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Olson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olson cracks Cartwright with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Olson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Olson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
Olson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cartwright is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright dodges the ground and pound from Olson.
Olson trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is looking to reverse the position.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright trying to remain calm as Olson controls from the top position.
Cartwright taking a bit of punishment here - Olson scoring with strikes.
Cartwright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Olson slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Olson.
Cartwright regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to control.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Olson defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olson looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olson cracks Cartwright with a solid left hand.
Olson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olson is aware though and is defending well.
Olson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Olson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Olson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cartwright.
Olson trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Olson is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Olson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cartwright has hold of Olson's hands but Olson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Olson is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Olson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olson pulls his head out easily.
Olson drops an elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Olson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cartwright defends it well.
Olson is keen to just control but Cartwright is a slippery customer.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olson pulls his head out easily.
Olson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Olson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cartwright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Olson winds up and cracks Cartwright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olson thows a huge punch but Cartwright dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Olson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Olson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartwright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Olson shows good takedown defense.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cartwright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cartwright creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Olson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Olson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cartwright is staying active.
Olson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cartwright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Olson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Olson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olson is controlling Cartwright's posture.
Cartwright connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Olson keeps moving.
Cartwright is pushing down on Olson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olson is fighting to maintain full guard but Cartwright has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Olson's temple.
Olson trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Andrew Olson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Olson from improving his position.
Cartwright 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Olson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Olson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Olson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Olson holds on and takes a little breather.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Olson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Olson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Olson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Olson wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Olson trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Olson is in close to Cartwright's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olson chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Olson is doing well to control the position and prevent Cartwright from advancing to side control.
Olson is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but Olson defends it.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Olson to regain full guard.
Olson controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Cartwright dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cartwright takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olson tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Cartwright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olson uses from the top position.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Cartwright blocks nicely.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cartwright's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olson.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olson landing with the ground and pound.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olson defends it easily.
Olson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Olson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Olson is working Cartwright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olson postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olson defends well.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olson defends it easily.
Olson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Olson defends easily.
Olson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson lands a couple of elbows.
Cartwright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Olson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olson defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Olson slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olson is aware though and is defending well.
Olson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olson is working Cartwright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Olson chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Olson stacks Cartwright on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Olson!
Olson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright is trying to get back to half guard.
Olson working away.
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrew Olson.
I think Olson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Olson!
Andrew Olson made sure to mention his sponsor, Notorious Clothing Co. in his post fight interview.
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