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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Standfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adnan Boutrous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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189 cm
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268 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlo Standfield! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adnan Boutrous! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boutrous lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Marlo Standfield has been cut. Boutrous with a jab. No luck for Standfield with that takedown attempt. Standfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Boutrous counters with a crisp right that sends Standfield to the canvas! Boutrous follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adnan Boutrous!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Gumshoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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188 cm
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178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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179 cm
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177 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregory Gumshoe! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Adamantium moves out of range of the strikes. Gumshoe gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Adamantium counter with a right hand. Adamantium checks a low kick from Gumshoe. Gumshoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gumshoe thows a leg kick but Adamantium checks it and Adamantium counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Gumshoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adamantium throws a nice head kick!
Gumshoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Adamantium moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gumshoe misses with a body punch.
Gumshoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumshoe letting Adamantium take a breather here. Gumshoe tries to work over Adamantium's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gumshoe lands a left hand.
Adamantium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamantium struggles to land a body shot inside as Gumshoe controls his hands.
Gumshoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gumshoe lands a body shot. A short left from Gumshoe. Adamantium is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Adamantium misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamantium with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamantium scores with a hook to the body. Adamantium is looking to control Gumshoe's arms but Gumshoe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamantium has his back to the cage. Adamantium throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gumshoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamantium is trying to stall.
Gumshoe gets through Adamantium's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gumshoe tries a body shot but Adamantium blocks it.
Adamantium is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Adamantium is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gumshoe is defending well for now. Come on Adamantium - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gumshoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Adamantium manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gumshoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Adamantium shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Adamantium holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gumshoe avoiding damage as Adamantium throws knees to the body.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Adamantium is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gumshoe is keeping busy. Adamantium misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gumshoe managing to block the knees to the body from Adamantium.
Adamantium looking to stall.
A short left from Gumshoe. Adamantium blocks a body shot from Gumshoe. Adamantium's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Gumshoe blocks it.
Adamantium scores with a shot to the side of Gumshoe's head. Adamantium misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gumshoe. Adamantium tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gumshoe avoids it. Adamantium misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Gumshoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamantium pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nicodemus Adamantium has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregory Gumshoe. A solid leg kick lands there for Adamantium.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gumshoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Adamantium tries to clinch but Gumshoe moves away and Gumshoe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adamantium really felt that one! A head kick misses from Adamantium. Gregory Gumshoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamantium connects with a high kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamantium connects with a high kick. Adamantium tries to clinch but Gumshoe is having none of it. Gumshoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamantium manages to avoid it. Adamantium pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gumshoe cracks Adamantium with an open hand slap. Adamantium wants to clinch up but Gumshoe keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round. That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adamantium gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gumshoe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Adamantium is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Gumshoe! After winning the bout, Gregory Gumshoe 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Lovejoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Because I Can has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Lovejoy! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, jab by I Can - just one landing.
It looks like Jake Lovejoy has been cut. Lovejoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from I Can. I Can blocks a head kick by Lovejoy.
I Can shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lovejoy sprawls well. Lovejoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. I Can gets slowly back to his feet. Lovejoy lands a head kick!
I Can avoids the head kick by Lovejoy.
I Can lands a head shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lovejoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
I Can uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovejoy has time to react. I Can lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lovejoy throws a poor cross that misses
letting I Can counter with a right hand.
Lovejoy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. I Can finds Lovejoy's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lovejoy flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. I Can lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lovejoy will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Because I Can! Because I Can very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pebbles OfCocoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glossu Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glossu Rabban will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pebbles OfCocoa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glossu Rabban! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! OfCocoa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabban.
Rabban wants to counter the offense by OfCocoa and move into the clinch position. OfCocoa scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Glossu Rabban has been cut. OfCocoa throws a body shot but no joy. Rabban tries to counter with a clinch but OfCocoa shakes him off and moves away. Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt. OfCocoa throws a shot to the body.
OfCocoa throws a lazy right hand but Rabban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range. OfCocoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight. Nice takedown defense from OfCocoa. No joy for Rabban on that attempt. A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet. Rabban unleashes a big counter combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. OfCocoa throws the left hand but Rabban avoids the punch easily. OfCocoa is looking to wear down Rabban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OfCocoa as he jumps to the side. Pebbles OfCocoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban. Rabban needs to keep his hands up - OfCocoa had a free shot at his head there. Rabban's coach down at Crucible was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rabban's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Rabban throws a nice looking combination but OfCocoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rabban tries to score a power double leg takedown but OfCocoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rabban somewhat. OfCocoa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OfCocoa lands a right hook to the body.
Rabban throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
OfCocoa digs a good body shot into Rabban's ribs. OfCocoa connects with a jab. OfCocoa lands a left and a right that send Rabban crashing to the mat, dazed. OfCocoa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! OfCocoa misses with a hook to the body
and Rabban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. OfCocoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OfCocoa thuds his right hand into Rabban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Glossu Rabban's cut even more. OfCocoa throws a hook but Rabban avoids it easily. Rabban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. OfCocoa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OfCocoa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rabban is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OfCocoa's half guard. OfCocoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rabban thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rabban 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.
OfCocoa keeping hold of Rabban's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rabban slips a nice elbow through OfCocoa's hands, connecting with OfCocoa's forehead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rabban 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.
Rabban thows a huge punch but OfCocoa dodges it nicely.
Rabban sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. OfCocoa defending well though. Ground and pound from Rabban.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rabban is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OfCocoa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rabban. Rabban looks to land a strike but OfCocoa avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Rabban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rabban has gone for a leg lock! OfCocoa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rabban's guard.
OfCocoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rabban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OfCocoa has managed to get both his arms back between Rabban's legs - danger averted. OfCocoa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. OfCocoa works a leg free and moves into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pebbles OfCocoa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Glossu Rabban's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rabban misses with a two punch combination.
Pebbles OfCocoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. OfCocoa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rabban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A lazy left from OfCocoa finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from OfCocoa. Rabban does a little dance to reset his feet. Danga de danga de dang - OfCocoa scores with a four punch combination! OfCocoa takes a swing at Rabban's ribcage but misses. Rabban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OfCocoa. Nice defenses there by Rabban. Rabban fails to land the takedown. OfCocoa lands a body shot.
Nice cross by OfCocoa. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. OfCocoa throws a body punch but Rabban moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. OfCocoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabban is just out of range. OfCocoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around? Rabban takes a body punch but keeps moving. Rabban throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OfCocoa counters with a stiff right hand. Rabban looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OfCocoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Pebbles OfCocoa is winning the standup battle so far. Rabban is breathing heavily. A shot to the liver by OfCocoa. Beautiful body shot. OfCocoa throws a right and a left that both miss. Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. OfCocoa tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OfCocoa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. OfCocoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice jab there from OfCocoa.
The cut above Glossu Rabban's eye is starting to cause him problems now. 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! OfCocoa lands with a right and another and another! Rabban is in big trouble! OfCocoa lands again and this time it's lights out for Rabban! A quality knockout there for OfCocoa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pebbles OfCocoa! Glossu Rabban was interviewed post fight and said 'Uff-Da'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Babajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kravichenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kingsley Babajide! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oleg Kravichenko! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kravichenko walks into a jab. Kravichenko lands a jab to the nose. Babajide closes the distance and pushes Kravichenko back into the cage. Kravichenko wants to break free but Babajide has control.
Kravichenko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Babajide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babajide with a poor takedown and Kravichenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Babajide takes a body punch but keeps moving. Babajide looks for a takedown but Kravichenko sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kravichenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kravichenko misses with a looping right. Kravichenko looks to land a right hand but Babajide moved out of range. Babajide throws a sloppy head kick and Kravichenko moves out of range easily. It seemed like Kravichenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Babajide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Babajide clinches up with Kravichenko and pushes him back against the cage. Kravichenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kravichenko working hard to break the clinch. Babajide misses with a short punch on the inside. Babajide manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kravichenko controlling from the top position. Babajide looking to control.
Kravichenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Babajide throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Babajide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kravichenko won't allow Babajide to get back to his feet. Kravichenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Babajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Babajide wants to stand and escape but Kravichenko is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Babajide is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kravichenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him. Babajide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko. Babajide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kravichenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babajide looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A left lands for Kravichenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Babajide misses the shot to the body. Babajide shoots in looking for a takedown but Kravichenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Babajide's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Babajide moves forwards but Kravichenko connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kravichenko stuns Babajide with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Babajide dives in and grabs Kravichenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kravichenko pushes down on Babajide's head and hops out. Babajide darts in and clinches Kravichenko up against the cage. Babajide tries to pull guard but Kravichenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kravichenko tries to break free but Babajide pushes him back against the cage. Kravichenko is trying to break the clinch but Babajide has him pressed against the cage. A short left from Kravichenko. Kravichenko tries to circle away but Babajide has him pinned against the cage. Babajide misses with a body punch.
Babajide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kravichenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kravichenko lands a nice shot that snaps Babajide's head back.
Babajide shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kravichenko defends it nicely. A little jabbing left from Kravichenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oleg Kravichenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Babajide walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Kravichenko with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kravichenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kravichenko swings for the body but Babajide moves out of range.
Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babajide has time to react. Kravichenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Babajide at a distance.
Babajide blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kravichenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babajide was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravichenko. Babajide doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut. Babajide displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravichenko throws out the jab. Kravichenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Babajide looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. It seemed like Kravichenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Babajide closes the distance and clinches up with Kravichenko, looking for a takedown. Babajide pushes Kravichenko against the cage but Kravichenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him. Babajide fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babajide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Babajide fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Babajide tries to clinch but Kravichenko moves out of range. Horrible takedown attempt by Babajide or perhaps it was just good defense by Kravichenko, which made it look bad. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kravichenko scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Babajide drops his hands momentarily and Kravichenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Babajide takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kravichenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Babajide off the cage and back into range. Babajide clinches with his opponent.
Kravichenko is trying to break the clinch but Babajide has him pressed against the cage. Kravichenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Babajide takes one to the chin there. Kravichenko has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Kravichenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babajide moves away. Babajide closes the distance and pushes Kravichenko back into the cage. Babajide has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kravichenko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kravichenko manages to escape to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kravichenko throws an overhand right that lands on Babajide's shoulder, as Babajide tries to avoid the shot. Kravichenko gets tackled into the cage by Babajide. Babajide maintains the clinch. Kravichenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravichenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot lands for Kravichenko. Babajide walks into a left hand. Oleg Kravichenko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
Kravichenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babajide. Kravichenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kravichenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babajide under the eye. Kravichenko connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Kingsley Babajide has been cut. Kravichenko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko. Babajide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kravichenko keeps the fight on the outside. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kravichenko! But no joy. Babajide throws a head kick that misses and Kravichenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Babajide tries for a takedown but Kravichenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kravichenko lands a body shot.
Kravichenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Babajide. Kravichenko throws out a powerful jab. Babajide looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kravichenko connects with a body shot that sends Babajide's belly button to the back. Kravichenko lands a nice hook to Babajide's body. Babajide takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kravichenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Kravichenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kravichenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babajide doesn't seem bothered though. Kravichenko scores with a hook. Babajide takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kravichenko throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kravichenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Babajide is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kravichenko thuds a left hand into Babajide's body. Kravichenko lands with a shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Babajide. Babajide slips under a jab from Kravichenko. Babajide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like Babajide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Babajide has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kravichenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babajide is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kravichenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kravichenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Kingsley Babajide's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kravichenko throws a body punch but Babajide moves out of range. Babajide changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kravichenko cracks Babajide with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Kingsley Babajide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Donk. Kravichenko catches Babajide right on the button with a cross. Kravichenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babajide.
As Kravichenko looks to move away, Babajide throws a big counter combo but Kravichenko just gets out of the way. Kravichenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babajide. Babajide shoots in for a double leg but Kravichenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kravichenko misses the shot to the body. Kravichenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babajide has time to react. Babajide looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Babajide keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravichenko. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kravichenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babajide sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kravichenko missing with a left hand there. Babajide was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Babajide manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kravichenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Kravichenko's guard now, I'm sure. 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! Kravichenko wants to get back to his feet but Babajide is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kravichenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kravichenko keeping moving, preventing Babajide from controlling successfully. Babajide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kravichenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. Babajide prevents Kravichenko from getting back to his feet. Kravichenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Babajide pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravichenko is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Babajide would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Babajide ducks under a wild hook from Kravichenko. Kravichenko lands a right hook to the body.
Babajide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravichenko. Kravichenko throws a body shot but no joy. Kravichenko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBabajide. Babajide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravichenko. As Kravichenko looks to move away, Babajide throws a big counter combo but Kravichenko just gets out of the way. Babajide on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Kravichenko throws a lazy right hand but Babajide sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kravichenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Babajide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Babajide tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Babajide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravichenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Babajide tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kravichenko manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Babajide walks into a straight right hand from Kravichenko. A telegraphed right hand from Kravichenko misses the target. Kravichenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kravichenko lunges at Babajide with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babajide's hand. Babajide bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oleg Kravichenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kravichenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babajide doesn't seem bothered though. Kingsley Babajide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Babajide with a poor takedown letting Kravichenko counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Babajide. That's going to take a lot out of him. Babajide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravichenko.
Babajide takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Babajide on the wrong end of a nice hook. Babajide walks into a jab. Kravichenko throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Babajide takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babajide avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Babajide tries to clinch and Kravichenko counters with a nice uppercut. Kravichenko misses with a straight left. Babajide takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kravichenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Babajide tries to close the distance and clinch but Kravichenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Babajide tries to clinch and Kravichenko counters with a straight right hand. Kravichenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left lands for Kravichenko. Babajide throws a lazy head kick and Kravichenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jab from Kravichenko.
Babajide is rocked! Kravichenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Oh Babajide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kravichenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Babajide looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kravichenko lands a right hand from hell, dropping Babajide. Kravichenko pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Kravichenko! Oleg Kravichenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Gotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda has chosen Llorando se Fue as his entrance music. Alejandro Sepulveda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Gotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sepulveda is looking to clinch but Gotti is avoiding it.
Gotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda. Gotti misses with a straight right. Sepulveda is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Sepulveda. Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot. Gotti ducks under a wild hook from Sepulveda. Gotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda. Sepulveda scores with a shot to the body.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow. Sepulveda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sepulveda is looking to clinch. Sepulveda slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sepulveda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Sepulveda stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotti. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet. Sepulveda moves into range and clinches up with Gotti.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gotti successfully pulls guard.
Sepulveda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotti is keeping the position for now. Sepulveda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gotti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sepulveda, into his guard. Sepulveda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotti is one step ahead there. Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him. Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gotti is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gotti showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've been hearing that Gotti has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Gotti pushing down on Sepulveda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Gotti controlling the pace. Sepulveda gets full guard. Sepulveda wants to stand up but Gotti is controlling him. Gotti controls from within his opponent's guard. Sepulveda is looking for a triangle but Gotti pushes his legs off easily.
Gotti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gotti is working for a kimura but Sepulveda is defending it quite comfortably.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Gotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gotti prevents Sepulveda from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sepulveda is in trouble now - Gotti has advanced to mount! Sepulveda really wants to buck Gotti off and get back to his feet. Gotti looking to control but Sepulveda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sepulveda is trying to stand up. Gotti controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda tries to buck Gotti off but he can't manage it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gotti content just to control the position here. Sepulveda bucks up and throws Gotti to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Gotti moved out of range. Sepulveda ducks under a wild hook from Gotti. Sepulveda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gotti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gotti trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom. 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 Don Gotti will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Gotti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gotti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sepulveda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sepulveda is looking to get back to his feet here but Gotti is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sepulveda's back. You can see the frustration on Sepulveda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Gotti really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sepulveda. Gotti has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gotti controlling the position well here. Sepulveda rolled but Gotti kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to his feet but Gotti has full control of the position and if anything, Sepulveda has just worked his way into a worse spot. Gotti biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet. Gotti scores with punches and elbows. Sepulveda is trying to stand back up. Sepulveda wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet. I would not like to be Sepulveda right now.
Gotti trying to control. Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now. Don Gotti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gotti trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sepulveda doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet. Gotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sepulveda can do to turn this around? Sepulveda is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gotti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Sepulveda is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Gotti is persistently looking for the submission but Sepulveda is defending it well.
Gotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gotti landing with strikes. Sepulveda trying to get back to his feet but Gotti is in full control for now. Good control from Gotti. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sepulveda tries to escape but Gotti has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Gotti dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sepulveda is looking to clinch. Gotti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sepulveda but Sepulveda pushes him off and we're back to square one. Gotti throws an overhand right that lands on Sepulveda's shoulder, as Sepulveda tries to avoid the shot. Sepulveda throws a big shot that misses. Gotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda is looking to clinch. Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Sepulveda leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Gotti. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gotti has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Gotti misses its intended target. Gotti misses with a right hand and Sepulveda counters with a two punch combo. Sepulveda throws a body shot but no joy. Gotti thows a left - swing and a miss! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotti. Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gotti looks for a takedown but Sepulveda sprawls well. Gotti ducks right into an uppercut from Sepulveda. A big left from Gotti misses. Sepulveda misses with a two punch combination.
Gotti cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap. Gotti staying out of range there. A momentary lapse in concentration from Sepulveda enables Gotti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sepulveda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Gotti preventing the sweep. Sepulveda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Gotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sepulveda wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gotti manages to pass to side control. Well, if Gotti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda tries to kick Gotti off but Gotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Gotti is taking a breather. Sepulveda 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. This is a sustained period of stalling by Gotti. Sepulveda tries to roll over but Gotti keeps him under control. Gotti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Don Gotti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda is trying to stand.
Gotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Sepulveda actively working from the bottom here. Gotti trying to pass the guard but Sepulveda defending well. Sepulveda pushes Gotti off looking to stand but Gotti dives back in and keeps control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
and Gotti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sepulveda won't be happy with that. A lull in the action here as Gotti stalls from top position. Sepulveda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sepulveda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gotti has just dragged him back down to the mat. Gotti controls the position from side control. Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gotti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Alejandro Sepulveda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sepulveda misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Sepulveda. I think Gotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murha Pate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (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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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murha Pate! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pate lands with a nice body kick. Pate scores with a hook. Pate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramsey doesn't seem bothered though. Pate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramsey counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramsey!
Pate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramsey sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pate missing with a left hand there. Ramsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Pate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pate checks a leg kick. A jab from Pate misses. Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ramsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramsey throws a lazy uppercut
and Pate counters with a thumping low kick. Pate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ramsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ramsey lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsey moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramsey! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Pate. Ramsey lands with a nice body punch. Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ramsey avoids the body shot from Pate.
Pate checks a leg kick nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramsey. Pate misses with a shot to the body and Ramsey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Pate misses with a wild body shot. Ramsey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Pate misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Ramsey misses. Murha Pate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pate.
Ramsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Pate tries to counter by clinching up but Ramsey breaks away and moves out of range. Ramsey keeps the fight on the outside. Ramsey lands with a nice body punch. Nice body kick from Pate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pate scores with a punch to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Ramsey scores with a shot to the body.
Pate closes the distance and pushes Ramsey back into the cage. Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsey controls the action.
Pate scores with a nice hook to the head. Pate lands with a left to the head. Pate scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pate. Ramsey takes a shot to the head. Pate scores with a shot to the side of Ramsey's head. Ramsey misses with some punches.
Ramsey's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ramsey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pate scores with a shoulder strike. Pate scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Ramsey. A shot in the inside from Pate. Pate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head. A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Ramsey is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pate pushes Ramsey against the cage. Pate is working some dirty boxing. Pate pushes off with a quick right hook! Ramsey goes down! Ramsey tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Pate!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher's entrance music is Wasiu - Bout 02 Blow. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fisher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Hall! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fisher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Fisher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side. Hall throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hall to score with a decent uppercut. Fisher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A nice leg kick lands there from Hall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher thumps Hall with a low kick. Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big left from Hall misses. Hall misses with a body punch
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Scott Hall has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fisher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Hall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall. Hall misses with a hook. Hall connects with a single shot there. Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher. Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hall. Hall throws a nice inside leg kick. Fisher works Hall's body with a nice hook. Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a stiff right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fisher is defended easily by Hall. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fisher connects with a body shot that sends Hall's belly button to the back. Hall is looking to land body kicks. Fisher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fisher looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Fisher. Hall has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Hall misses with an uppercut. Fisher lands with a cross. Fisher getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hall slips a straight right by Fisher. A big right from Hall misses. Hall throws a big shot that misses. Hall moves out of range as Fisher strikes. It looks like Fisher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fisher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hall rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Fisher slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall misses with some punches.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it. Fisher blocks a body shot from Hall. A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher. Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut. Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hall gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hall lands a left hand.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land. Hall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hall.
Hall lands a hook to the side of the head. Fisher misses with the head strike.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Hall will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scott Hall's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall. Hall throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Hall scores with a jab to the body. Fisher connects with the punch. Nice straight punches there by Hall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hall. Fisher keeps the fight on the outside. Hall looks to land a left hand but Fisher moved out of range nicely. Fisher fails with the takedown. Scott Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely. Hall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fisher.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hall!
Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall. The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet. Hall works Fisher's body with a nice hook. Hall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Scott Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fisher attempts a counter takedown but Hall avoids it well and moves away. Fisher misses with a leg kick and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nathan Fisher has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Fisher 's head but he takes it in his stride. Fisher lands a body shot.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A punch combination from Hall misses. Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fisher takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses. Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Fisher. Hall throws the left hand but Fisher avoids the punch easily. Fisher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head. Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall. Fisher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hall sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fisher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hall misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely. Jab by Hall. Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away. Fisher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fisher's knee momentarily. Hall misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely. Fisher throwing a counter right hand but Hall manages to avoid it. Fisher misses with a double jab
and Hall counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fisher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A big left from Hall misses. Fisher connects with a jab. A big right from Fisher misses. A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hall slips under a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Fisher fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Fisher misses with a hook. Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hall misses the shot to the body. Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Fisher's torso. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fisher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt. Hall tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it. A telegraphed right hand from Hall misses the target. Fisher is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall lands a lovely overhand right. Hall takes a swing at Fisher's ribcage but misses. Fisher tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it. Hall misses with a hook. Hall tries to work over Fisher's front leg with a kick but Fisher checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hall blocks a jab. Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hall lands the left hand. Fisher throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Hall to counter with a crisp jab. Fisher misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back. Fisher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall. Hall scores with a leg kick.
Fisher misses with a straight left. Fisher 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. Fisher gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fisher looks to land a strike but Hall avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fisher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. Fisher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hall trying to control the position here. Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. Hall is trying to keep Fisher in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fisher postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it. Fisher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Fisher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Nathan Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scott Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hall is trying to control the position but Fisher postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hall lands a head shot. Fisher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fisher connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off. Hall throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Fisher misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming. Hall moves out of range of the strikes. Fisher throws a low kick but Hall avoids it. Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Hall. Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hall swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Hall there.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Hall! Scott Hall gave a mention to Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Primicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Harrison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Primicin! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harrison misses with a low kick as Primicin jumps back. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Primicin! But no joy. Harrison slips under a jab from Primicin. Primicin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Primicin moves forwards but Harrison connects with a nice, crisp jab. Harrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Primicin off the cage and back into range. Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss. Harrison throws a leg kick that is checked and Primicin counters with a straight right hand. Harrison tries to clinch but Primicin is having none of it. Primicin is looking for the big counter here. Primicin wants to clinch up but Harrison keeps it at a distance. Harrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Primicin should have avoided that one. Harrison with a nice cross. Primicin tries to clinch but Harrison moves out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Harrison. 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! Harrison throws a combination that misses and Primicin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Primicin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Primicin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harrison.
Primicin throws out a counter right but Harrison avoids it with no problem. Primicin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Primicin's belly button to the back. Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Primicin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Primicin lands a jab to the head.
Harrison tries to bum rush Primicin with a series of wild strikes but Primicin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing. Harrison throws a right hand that Primicin ducks under and follows up with a left that Primicin also avoids with ease. Harrison throws a right and a left that Primicin avoids nicely. It seemed like Primicin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Primicin misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harrison scores with a shot to the body.
Harrison cracks Primicin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Harrison looks to clinch and Primicin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Primicin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harrison. Harrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A jab from Primicin misses. We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Primicin. Harrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Primicin throws a body shot but no joy. A lazy left from Harrison finds it's target. Harrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Primicin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harrison looks to land a combination but Primicin avoids it well. Harrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Harrison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Primicin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Harrison lands a nice hook to Primicin's body. Primicin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jim Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harrison keeps the fight on the outside. Harrison misses with a wild body shot. Primicin throws out a counter right but Harrison avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Primicin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Primicin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Harrison throws a head kick that misses. A big left from Primicin misses. Harrison scores with a body shot.
Primicin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison. Harrison lands a head shot. Harrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Harrison clinches with his opponent.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison lands with a short shot to the head. Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short left from Harrison. Harrison lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Primicin tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Primicin backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrison. Harrison prevents a body shot from Primicin. Harrison lands an elbow inside. Harrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Harrison slowing the pace effectively. Primicin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Primicin has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Primicin struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Primicin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrison swats him away and circles back towards the center. Primicin rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Harrison tries a knee to the head but Primicin blocks it.
Primicin throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Primicin working some nice short punches in the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Primicin.
Harrison misses with a knee to the head. Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Harrison dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Primicin misses with a shot to the body and Harrison counters with a one-two to the body. Primicin thows a left - swing and a miss! Primicin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harrison misses with a hook. Harrison throws out a powerful jab. Jab by Harrison. Primicin tests Harrison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harrison lands the left hand. Harrison looks to clinch letting Primicin counter with a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison scores with a shot to the body.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Primicin's belly button to the back. Primicin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Primicin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Primicin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Primicin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Harrison rushes Primicin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Primicin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrison backwards. Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Jim Harrison is winning the standup battle so far. Harrison falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Primicin counter with a right hand. Some bone on bone action there as Primicin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Primicin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A punch combination from Harrison misses. Primicin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Primicin can do to turn this around? Harrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Primicin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Primicin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Harrison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Primicin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A punch lands to the side of Primicin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison. Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A decent looking cross lands there for Harrison. Primicin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harrison. Harrison misses with a double jab
letting Primicin counter with a right hand. Harrison tries to bum rush Primicin with a series of wild strikes but Primicin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Harrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harrison tries to clinch but Primicin moves away and Primicin counters with a lovely straight right hand! A nice combination there by Harrison.
Harrison looks to throw the jab but Primicin is out of range. Primicin slips under a jab from Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Primicin thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Harrison. Primicin looks to land a right hand but Harrison moved out of range. Harrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Primicin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Primicin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harrison tries to clinch up. Harrison throws a lazy uppercut
letting Primicin counter with a right hand. Primicin misses with a looping right. Harrison misses with a lunging right hand
letting Primicin counter with a right hand. Good exchange - Harrison coming out on top. Harrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harrison throws a nice looking combination but Primicin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Primicin throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison. A low kick from Harrison is predictable there and Primicin counters with a nice uppercut. A low kick from Harrison misses and Primicin counters with a straight right hand. Harrison punishes Primicin's body with a nice straight punch. Harrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Primicin at a distance.
No joy there for Harrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. It seemed like Primicin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Harrison dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Primicin drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
Primicin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Primicin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Harrison. Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Primicin throws a head punch that misses. Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Primicin backwards. Primicin working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right from Primicin on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harrison. Primicin pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Primicin tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Primicin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Primicin has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Primicin misses with the head strike.
Harrison breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Primicin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Primicin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harrison is looking to clinch. Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Primicin on the side of the head. Harrison throws a body kick that misses and Primicin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harrison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Harrison throws a right and a left that Primicin avoids nicely. Primicin misses with a right hand and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Primicin misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely. Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Primicin. Primicin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Primicin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harrison scores with a one two! Primicin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Primicin is looking to clinch. Harrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A leg kick checked by Primicin. Primicin throws out a counter right but Harrison avoids it with no problem. Primicin misses with a hook. Primicin misses the jab. Jim Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harrison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Primicin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harrison lands a body shot.
Primicin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harrison moves away from the strike by Primicin. Primicin checks a leg kick. Harrison lands a jab to the nose. Primicin misses with an uppercut. Harrison saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrison. Primicin slips a jab and a cross from Harrison.
Primicin slips under a jab. Primicin throws a counter combo. Primicin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Harrison misses with a leg kick. Primicin is looking for the big counter here. Harrison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harrison swings for the body but Primicin moves out of range.
Harrison clinches up against the cage. Harrison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Primicin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Primicin lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison. A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land. Harrison working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harrison lands a body punch in the clinch. Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison lands a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Primicin backwards. Primicin tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jim Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harrison throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Primicin fails to land. Harrison pushes Primicin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Primicin. Primicin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Primicin dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Ivan Primicin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Primicin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Harrison showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harrison 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Harrison! After winning the bout, Jim Harrison 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Pulis! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ysengrin lands with a good body shot. A big right from Ysengrin misses. Ysengrin lunges at Pulis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulis's hand. Pulis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pulis ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin. Pulis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ysengrin throws out the jab. Pulis misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ysengrin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Pulis's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pulis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ysengrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pulis misses with a straight left. Pulis lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulis misses with a hook
and Ysengrin counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pulis looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely. It looked like Ysengrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulis. Ysengrin throws a looping overhand right but Pulis ducks down to avoid it. Pulis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pulis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulis is rocked! Ysengrin ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pulis out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ysengrin! Dave Ysengrin retains his heavyweight title! A very excited looking Dave Ysengrin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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