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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Nickal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Dog Iii (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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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bo Nickal !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nickal will feel that in the morning.
Nickal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dog Iii.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog Iii 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.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
Nickal throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nickal 's knee momentarily.
Nickal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been hearing reports that Nickal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nickal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Nickal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickal .
Dog Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nickal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickal throws an elbow that misses. Dog Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickal 's guard. Nice move by Dog Iii!
Nickal wants to sweep here but Dog Iii controlling him for the moment.
Dog Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal is pulling down on Dog Iii's head to control his posture.
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dog Iii wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog Iii is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dog Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal keeping full guard, as Dog Iii tries to pass.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dog Iii controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nickal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickal cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Nickal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal is in close to Dog Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickal . Nickal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog Iii looks to land a body kick but Nickal moved away.
Nickal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dog Iii avoids the body shot from Nickal .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Dog Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickal fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickal misses with an uppercut.
Nickal misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Nickal 's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dog Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Dog Iii. No joy for Nickal on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Nickal . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog Iii takes a swing at Nickal 's ribcage but misses.
Dog Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nickal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dog Iii enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dog Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickal 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.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickal distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii is pulling down on Nickal 's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal , at least for the moment.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bo Nickal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii has momentary wrist control but Nickal slips an elbow through the middle.
Nickal passes Dog Iii's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog Iii defending well though.
Nickal working Dog Iii over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dog Iii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dog Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal .
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Dog Iii is defending well.
Dog Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dog Iii tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nickal slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Dog Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Nickal .
A clash of legs there as Nickal blocks the low kick.
Nickal attempts a counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Dog Iii misses with a hook. Nickal ducked under it nicely.
Nickal misses with a jab to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dog Iii throws a right hand that Nickal ducks under and follows up with a left that Nickal also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dog Iii.
Nickal just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dog Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Nickal misses.
Nickal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dog Iii looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Nickal misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Dog Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Nickal slips the punch.
Nickal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickal throws a hook but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Mad Dog Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nickal throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal .
Nickal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Nickal off balance momentarily.
Nickal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickal misses with a series of wild punches.
Dog Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickal doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nickal . Dog Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog Iii lands a big head kick that sends Nickal tumbling to the mat! Dog Iii takes a step backwards and waves Nickal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Good leg kick by Dog Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii cracks Nickal on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nickal falls backwards against the cage. Dog Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Nickal to his knees. Dog Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nickal ! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes to the cage accompanied by Madreblu - Certamente. Silvio Provenza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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173 lbs
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Provenza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson thuds his right hand into Provenza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Provenza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hedman Karlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson jabs Provenza right on the nose. Provenza blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice straight punches there by Hedman Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Provenza under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Hedman Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hedman Karlsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Provenza counters with a shoot takedown. Hedman Karlsson fights it but they end up in guard.
Provenza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Provenza trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Provenza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hedman Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Provenza is one step ahead there.
Provenza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedman Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Provenza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Provenza won't allow Hedman Karlsson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Provenza works over Hedman Karlsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Provenza working some strikes from top position.
Provenza preventing the sweep.
Hedman Karlsson keeping full guard, as Provenza tries to pass.
Hedman Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Provenza is proving a slippery customer.
Provenza throwing strikes from guard but Hedman Karlsson blocks nicely.
Provenza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedman Karlsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Provenza has managed to get both his arms back between Hedman Karlsson's legs - danger averted.
Provenza throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedman Karlsson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Provenza is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hedman Karlsson wants to hit a switch here but Provenza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hedman Karlsson there!
Provenza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Provenza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hedman Karlsson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hedman Karlsson shrugs it off.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Provenza is having none of it.
Provenza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to improve his position but Provenza isn't that keen on the idea.
Hedman Karlsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to lock up and control but Provenza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Provenza has control of Hedman Karlsson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hedman Karlsson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to hold on but Provenza pushes him away.
Provenza raining down hammerfists from mount.
Provenza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hedman Karlsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Provenza cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hedman Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Provenza is working for a guillotine from mount but Hedman Karlsson frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Provenza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Provenza defending well as Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Provenza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hedman Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Provenza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Provenza's head.
Provenza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hedman Karlsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Provenza somewhat.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Provenza with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson swinging wildly here.
Provenza closes the distance and clinches up with Hedman Karlsson, looking for a takedown. Provenza pushes Hedman Karlsson against the cage but Hedman Karlsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Provenza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Provenza under the eye.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Provenza is out of range.
Provenza avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Provenza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson throws the left hand but Provenza avoids the punch easily.
Provenza has been working on his balance at England Fight Club MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Provenza.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Provenza moved out of range.
Provenza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Hedman Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Provenza doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Provenza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Provenza 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.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Provenza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hedman Karlsson tries to reverse the position but Provenza maintains control.
Provenza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hedman Karlsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Provenza scoring with strikes but Hedman Karlsson is staying in there.
Provenza working for a guillotine from mount but Hedman Karlsson is in no mood to give up.
Hedman Karlsson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Provenza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hedman Karlsson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Provenza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Provenza misses with a head shot.
Provenza controlling from the full mount.
Provenza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hedman Karlsson has worked his arm free - good work by Hedman Karlsson!
Sloppy strikes there by Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hedman Karlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hedman Karlsson sizes up Provenza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Provenza walks into a straight right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
A combination from Hedman Karlsson does no damage.
Provenza feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Nice defenses there by Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Provenza ducks down to avoid it.
Provenza appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Provenza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedman Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Provenza slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Provenza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson clobbers Provenza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Provenza ducks under a wild hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Provenza tries to counter with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson is quick to defend against it.
Provenza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Provenza should have avoided that one.
Hedman Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Provenza counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Hedman Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Provenza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvio Provenza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Provenza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Provenza is keeping busy.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Provenza.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to improve his position.
Provenza 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.
Provenza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Provenza stalling away here and it's allowed Hedman Karlsson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Provenza from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Provenza is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hedman Karlsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Provenza from controlling successfully.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to sweep but instead, Provenza has passed into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson moves into full guard.
Provenza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson controlling Provenza's posture.
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.
Hedman Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.
Hedman Karlsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenza pushing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Provenza manages to move to mount!
Hedman Karlsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Provenza seems to be looking for submissions.
Provenza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hedman Karlsson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sweeney McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Beton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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171 lbs
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22
159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sweeney McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre 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.
Beton misses with a takedown
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McIntyre pinned against the cage. McIntyre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by McIntyre as he connects with a hook.
Beton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jos Beton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beton shoots in for a double leg but McIntyre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre misses with a right hand
and Beton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McIntyre!
Beton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McIntyre, who protects the arm well.
Beton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McIntyre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is looking for a sweep.
Beton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McIntyre tries to bench press Beton off him but Beton keeps the position.
Beton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beton advances nicely into full mount.
Beton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to reverse the position but Beton maintains control.
Beton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Beton tries to control but McIntyre wriggling away.
McIntyre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beton looking to control but McIntyre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Beton working for a submission but McIntyre is keeping him at bay.
Beton has control of McIntyre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McIntyre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Beton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre tries to lock up and control but Beton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McIntyre is trying to escape the mount.
Beton is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McIntyre is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McIntyre flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Beton anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McIntyre and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Beton slips an arm under McIntyre chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Beton has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Beton is squeezing on McIntyre like an anaconda would it's prey. McIntyre fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jos Beton!
A very excited looking Jos Beton 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demetrious Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Nichalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichalos has chosen Hallow Point Heroes- Calm Before The Storm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Demetrious Jorgensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
143 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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30
140 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrious Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacoby Nichalos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichalos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nichalos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Nichalos blocks an uppercut.
Nichalos lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichalos prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Nichalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jorgensen taking a breather.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Jorgensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen has a couple of punches blocked by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Nichalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jorgensen blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Nichalos gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
Nichalos is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichalos misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos blocks a body shot from Jorgensen.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nichalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgensen or not.
Jorgensen is working for takedown but Nichalos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nichalos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nichalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Jorgensen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Nichalos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Nichalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jorgensen.
Nichalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nichalos.
Nichalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorgensen's elbow.
Nice body punch from Nichalos.
Nichalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorgensen or not.
Nichalos lands with a left to the head.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Nichalos avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Nichalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nichalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nichalos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nichalos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Nichalos cracks Jorgensen with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nichalos.
Nichalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nichalos tries to work over Jorgensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow.
Nichalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nichalos.
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos scores with a shot to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichalos prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Jorgensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorgensen tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichalos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nichalos.
Nichalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Nichalos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nichalos misses with a punch to the body.
Nichalos scores with a hook to the body.
Nichalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Nichalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Nichalos.
Nichalos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nichalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nichalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nichalos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nichalos lands a right hand.
Jorgensen is rocked!
Nichalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nichalos is working Jorgensen over against the cage.
Jorgensen seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nichalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Nichalos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nichalos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jorgensen, pushing him back against the cage.
Nichalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nichalos lands a left hand.
Nichalos misses with a body punch.
Nichalos tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
Jorgensen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nichalos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Nichalos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichalos.
Nichalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
Nichalos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nichalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Nichalos as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nichalos lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nichalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nichalos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jorgensen to his knees! Nichalos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacoby Nichalos!
A relieved looking Jacoby Nichalos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rodney Jackson enters the cage!
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31
200 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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32
197 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rodney Jackson has been cut.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Petrosyan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrosyan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrosyan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrosyan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Petrosyan connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrosyan controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson avoiding damage as Petrosyan throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Petrosyan is breathing heavily.
Jackson digs a right hand into Petrosyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrosyan's gas tank.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Petrosyan, against the cage.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Petrosyan controls the action.
Jackson tries a body shot but Petrosyan blocks it.
Petrosyan tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrosyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson cracks Petrosyan with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Petrosyan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrosyan's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Petrosyan avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson pushes Petrosyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrosyan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes Petrosyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrosyan is rocked!
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops Petrosyan! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rodney Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Count Chocula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocula is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chocula lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
I Can throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chocula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from I Can.
I Can shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. I Can showed some decent athleticism there.
Chocula tries to kick I Can off but I Can keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
I Can seems to be working for a kimura but Chocula defends the submission attempt.
Chocula is looking to escape.
I Can 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.
Chocula is looking to escape.
I Can is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula is trying to stand up here but I Can is controlling him well.
Chocula trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
I Can is looking for a kimura here.
Chocula wants to get back to his feet.
I Can is trying for a kimura here. Chocula looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! I Can wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Because I Can!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Because I Can waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
210 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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223 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravano has his takedown stuffed
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Bjorkman shows good takedown defense.
Bjorkman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gravano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Bjorkman's temple.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bjorkman defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gravano is pressing down on Bjorkman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjorkman is holding on for now.
Gravano thows a huge punch but Bjorkman dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano passes into side control, despite Bjorkman's attempt to control the position.
The strikes coming from Gravano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bjorkman struggling a bit here.
Gravano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gravano throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Bjorkman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gravano on the ground.
Bjorkman struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gravano grinds an elbow into Bjorkman's temple.
Gravano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bjorkman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gravano in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gravano scores with punches from side control.
Bjorkman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjorkman tries to get out of the position.
Gravano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gravano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bjorkman's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorkman taking a bit of punishment here - Gravano scoring with strikes.
Gravano in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Gravano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gravano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gravano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gravano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bjorkman is rocked!
Gravano cracks Bjorkman with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Gravano immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bjorkman is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Gravano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
Our winner, Sammy Gravano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georges Meese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neculai Costel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costel has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. 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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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges Meese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neculai Costel!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costel darts in and clinches Meese up against the cage.
Meese is trying to force a seperation but Costel has the dominant position.
Costel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Costel looks for a takedown but Meese sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Meese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costel with a poor takedown
and Meese counters with a straight right hand.
Costel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meese, pushing him back against the cage.
Costel goes for a takedown attempt but Meese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neculai Costel.
Meese keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meese throws an overhand right that lands on Costel's shoulder, as Costel tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costel drives through and clinches with Meese against the cage.
Costel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meese looks like he's trying to stand up.
Costel tries to pass to full mount but Meese defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meese is trying to stand back up but Costel is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meese is trying to stand.
Costel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meese defending well though.
Costel is working for a submission of some sort.
Meese is defending against the submission attempts here by Costel.
Meese wants to get back to his feet.
Meese tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Costel manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Meese's face.
Meese's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Meese trying desperately to get to his feet.
Costel with shots to the head and body - Meese looks very uncomfortable down there.
Meese is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Costel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Costel punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meese's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costel with a couple of short strikes.
Meese tries to buck Costel off but he can't manage it.
Costel landing shots from mount.
Meese squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Costel looking to secure an arm triangle but Meese defends it well.
Costel lands a heavy elbow.
Meese is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costel lands a big shot to the head and Meese winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Neculai Costel!
During a confident post fight interview, Neculai Costel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Antonio Laureana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco Antonio Laureana could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Turner's chin.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Antonio Laureana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laureana.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Laureana has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laureana.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laureana breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Laureana moved out of range nicely.
Turner throws a body kick that misses
and Laureana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laureana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Turner is trying to control the position but Laureana postures up.
Turner keeping full guard, as Laureana tries to pass.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Laureana 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.
Laureana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laureana moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laureana checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Laureana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Laureana sees coming a mile off.
Laureana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laureana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Laureana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Laureana preventing the sweep.
Turner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Laureana is now in half guard.
Laureana is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laureana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laureana seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Laureana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laureana is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laureana looking for a submission but Turner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Antonio Laureana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Laureana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laureana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Laureana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Laureana scores with a jab.
Laureana lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Laureana blocks a leg kick.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Laureana moves out of range easily.
Laureana attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner clobbers Laureana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana moves away from the strike by Turner.
Laureana fails to land the takedown.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laureana.
Turner feints and then cracks Laureana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laureana down.
Laureana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner is looking to slow Laureana down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laureana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Laureana ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laureana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ben Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turner!
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner moves away from the strike by Laureana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laureana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Laureana down.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Laureana shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laureana feinted with a counter takedown.
Laureana with a jab.
Laureana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laureana.
Laureana misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laureana throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Laureana is just out of range.
Laureana misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laureana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Laureana's front leg but catches the back leg as Laureana tries to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laureana throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laureana. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Laureana down.
Laureana walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laureana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turner won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to improve position but can't.
Laureana tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
Laureana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laureana is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Laureana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Turner scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws the left hand but Laureana avoids the punch easily.
Laureana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner throws a head kick but Laureana moves out of range.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Laureana as he checks the leg kick.
Turner moves away from the strike by Laureana.
Laureana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laureana throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laureana loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner throws a push kick but Laureana slaps the foot to one side.
Laureana misses with a straight left.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laureana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turner!
Laureana in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Turner is not content to let Laureana control the position.
Turner tries to buck Laureana off but Laureana is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laureana tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Laureana keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turner, who protects the arm well.
Turner keeps Laureana under control for a moment.
Laureana working away.
Laureana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laureana trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laureana wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Laureana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Laureana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laureana trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner tries to bench press Laureana off him but Laureana keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Antonio Laureana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laureana 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Antonio Laureana!
Francisco Antonio Laureana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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23
190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgenii Mamchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Colt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Mamchenko misses.
Colt slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Colt.
Mamchenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Colt.
Mamchenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Colt on the side of the head.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Mamchenko slips a jab from Colt.
Mamchenko throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Colt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mamchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colt.
Colt throws a body punch but Mamchenko moves out of range.
Colt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko slips a straight right by Colt.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Colt avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mamchenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Colt's waist but Colt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamchenko off to one side.
Colt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mamchenko on the side of the head.
Colt misses the jab.
Mamchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mamchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamchenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws a nice looking combination but Colt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colt scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colt.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mamchenko misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colt misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mamchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mamchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colt.
Mamchenko tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Mamchenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colt misses with a looping left.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Mamchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mamchenko looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Mamchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Brian Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colt misses with a body shot.
Mamchenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colt swivels and escapes.
Mamchenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Colt defends well and Mamchenko ends up having to push Colt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a takedown but Colt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mamchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Nice cross by Colt.
Colt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamchenko manages to avoid it.
Colt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Colt misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Mamchenko does no damage.
Mamchenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Colt is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mamchenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Colt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Our winner, Evgenii Mamchenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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