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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy 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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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey scores with a nice right hand.
Ward blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ramsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Ward misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramsey lands with a straight right. Ward didn't see that one coming.
Ramsey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ramsey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ramsey.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsey throws out the jab.
Ramsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ward at a distance.
Ramsey throws a solid leg kick but Ward takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ramsey - just one landing.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Ramsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramsey swinging wildly here.
Ward shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramsey manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ward keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Ward has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
I was talking to Ramsey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramsey works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward tries for a takedown but Ramsey manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramsey after a bit of a struggle.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Ward has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramsey after a bit of a struggle.
Ramsey lands a nice uppercut.
Ramsey gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ward is trying to drag Ramsey to the mat but Ramsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ramsey lands a shoulder strike.
Ramsey breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Ward moves out of range.
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramsey pinned against the cage. Ramsey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Ramsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenny Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramsey defends well and Ward ends up having to push Ramsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey lands a jab to Ward's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ward is out of range and Ramsey settles back down.
Ward drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ramsey defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Ramsey as Ward shoots in.
Ramsey lands the left hand.
Ward checks the leg kick.
Ramsey lands with a nice combination. Ward backs away looking to recover.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramsey is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ward working away.
Ward scoring with punches from side control.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ward scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Ramsey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenny Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Ward's front leg but catches the back leg as Ward tries to avoid it.
Ward steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramsey.
Ward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey misses with a looping right.
Ramsey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramsey tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ramsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ramsey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ward working over Ramsey with some ground and pound. Ramsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ward scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward thows a huge punch but Ramsey dodges it nicely.
Ramsey pushes Ward off looking to stand but Ward dives back in and keeps control.
Ward seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Ward there.
Ramsey is trying to stand.
Ward is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ramsey is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ward fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ramsey from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ward! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
An out of breath Max Ward thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Kenny Ramsey had this to say: 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauke Murhaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is Zach's Song. A fine choice. 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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208 lbs
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212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pauke Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Black tries to clinch up but Murhaa circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Black shakes him off and moves away.
Murhaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhaa instigates a clinch.
Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black's efforts to push away.
Murhaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa effectively controlling the action here.
Murhaa pushes Black back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murhaa has Black pushed against the cage.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Black leaning against his opponent.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Black backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murhaa as Black tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blacks head.
Black doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Murhaa.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black is rocked!
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa throws a big uppercut that drops Black! More strikes from Murhaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Black lies dazed against the cage as Murhaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhaa!
Jack Black spoke after the fight, saying 'at least I'll try my best '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Lyon (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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134 lbs
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142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood throws a jab when Lyon was well out of range.
Lyon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hollywood to the mat! Hollywood manages to get full guard.
Hollywood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lyon is aware though and is defending well.
Lyon cracks Hollywood with a solid left hand.
Lyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyon with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon content to stall in guard here.
Lyon stands up over Hollywood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Lyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Hollywood is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollywood is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hollywood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lyon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a hook but Lyon blocks it.
Lyon gets a double leg takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood looking to control.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Lyon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is working Hollywood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lyon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Hollywood's brow.
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.
Lyon is in close to Hollywood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Hollywood's brow.
Hollywood has momentary wrist control but Lyon slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood controls Lyon momentarily but Lyon frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Lyon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hollywood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Lyon slips under a jab.
Lyon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyon.
Lyon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lyon does no damage.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Lyon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollywood manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood connects with a right hand. Lyon shakes it off.
Hollywood digs a good hook to Lyon's body.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Lyon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hollywood takes a swing at Lyon's ribcage but misses.
Lyon with the counter takedown but Hollywood avoids it easily.
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Lyon counters with a single leg into guard. Hollywood didn't expect that.
Hollywood wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lyon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood tries to roll over but Lyon keeps him under control.
Well, if Lyon 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.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to control but Lyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyon stalling.
Lyon is thwarting Hollywood's attempts to control the position.
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hollywood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
Lyon lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyon trying to control the pace.
Lyon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elias Lyon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lyon throws a body punch but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hollywood misses with a looping right.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hollywood with a body shot.
Lyon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hollywood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyon slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Lyon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollywood rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood throws a hook but Lyon blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lyon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hollywood misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollywood misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lyon scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Hollywood.
Lyon shoots and misses
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Lyon ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Lyon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hollywood misses with a straight left.
Lyon throws a low kick but Hollywood moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Hollywood.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollywood throws the left hand but Lyon avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Lyon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lyon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lyon lands in his opponent's guard.
Hollywood trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hollywood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lyon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hollywood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood is looking to regain half guard here but Lyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Lyon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyon is staying tight to Hollywood's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lyon working the ground and pound.
Lyon working the ground and pound.
Lyon staying calm.
Lyon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hollywood is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hollywood is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lyon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Lyon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simbo Klice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klice might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE D.O.C. - it's funky enough. Gus McKenna will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simbo Klice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna throws a jab when Klice was well out of range.
As McKenna looks to move away, Klice throws a big counter combo but McKenna just gets out of the way.
Klice misses with a body shot.
Klice looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by McKenna.
Klice 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.
Klice is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
McKenna is adopting a defensive guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKenna told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice stands up over McKenna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klice trying to control but McKenna is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klice 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.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klice throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
Klice chips away with some ground and pound.
Klice lands a couple of elbows.
Klice throwing strikes but missing.
Klice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.
Klice is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
Klice wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Klice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Klice has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Klice throws a big elbow that misses.
McKenna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Klice moves out of range.
Klice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
Klice just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klice clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
Klice missing with knees to the body.
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klice under the eye.
McKenna scores with a hook.
Klice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klice.
Klice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klice postures up in McKenna's guard and throws a big left but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna controlling the position.
Klice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKenna's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klice lands a couple of digs.
Klice throwing strikes but missing.
Klice cracks McKenna with a solid left hand.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Klice is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simbo Klice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McKenna connects with a single shot there.
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKenna swings for the body but Klice moves out of range.
McKenna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKenna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Klice. Those never looked like landing.
McKenna throws out a counter right but Klice avoids it with no problem.
Klice tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Klice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKenna pushes Klice off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Klice.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Klice slips the punch.
Klice throws out a loose jab but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klice misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna misses with a two punch combination.
McKenna clobbers Klice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from McKenna lands.
McKenna scores with a punch to the head.
Klice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKenna but McKenna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from McKenna misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klice tries to counter with a takedown but McKenna is quick to defend against it.
Klice swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKenna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klice on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klice fails with the takedown.
Simbo Klice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Klice.
A punch lands to the side of McKenna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenna lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna sizes up Klice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from McKenna finds it's way through Klice's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klice fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klice tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenna scores with a nice strike.
Klice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKenna pinned against the cage. McKenna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klice shoots in looking for a takedown but McKenna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenna connects with a body shot.
Klice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klice.
Klice defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand.
Klice shoots for a takedown but McKenna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
Klice misses with a straight left.
Klice shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klice misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by McKenna.
McKenna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna cracks Klice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
Klice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Klice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKenna lands an overhand right.
Klice misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Klice's leg. Klice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKenna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klice's sensitive parts.
McKenna misses with a wild body shot.
McKenna thumps Klice with a low kick.
McKenna catches Klice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klice in his tracks.
A jab from McKenna finds it's way through Klice's defenses.
Klice clinches.
McKenna lands a right hand.
Klice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Klice tries to stall but McKenna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, McKenna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klice is rocked!
McKenna throws a big uppercut that drops Klice! More strikes from McKenna and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Klice lies dazed against the cage as McKenna celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rodney Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
200 lbs
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32
197 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalashnikov's head.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kalashnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalashnikov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Kalashnikov.
The strikes coming from Kalashnikov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Kalashnikov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kalashnikov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov working the ground and pound from side control.
Jackson wants to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
Kalashnikov taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kalashnikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalashnikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kalashnikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is not content to let Kalashnikov control the position.
Kalashnikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kalashnikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalashnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kalashnikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Kalashnikov sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kalashnikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalashnikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Kalashnikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalashnikov, not yet.
Jackson trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Kalashnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalashnikov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Kalashnikov is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson taking a breather here.
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 Mikhail Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
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.
Kalashnikov goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Kalashnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Kalashnikov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Kalashnikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalashnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kalashnikov from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalashnikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Kalashnikov is looking to reverse the position.
Kalashnikov being controlled for a moment.
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Kalashnikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kalashnikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalashnikov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kalashnikov won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalashnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kalashnikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Kalashnikov stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mikhail Kalashnikov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalashnikov shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalashnikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalashnikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalashnikov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Kalashnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalashnikov fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
It looks like Mikhail Kalashnikov has been cut.
Kalashnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalashnikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Kalashnikov didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kalashnikov won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson controls Kalashnikov momentarily but Kalashnikov frees himself.
Mikhail Kalashnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalashnikov throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kalashnikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kalashnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stays in close to Kalashnikov's body and controls the position.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position.
Kalashnikov is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Kalashnikov looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Rodney Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson stays in close to Kalashnikov's body and controls the position.
Kalashnikov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Kalashnikov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalashnikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Kalashnikov wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalashnikov tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson wants to control but Kalashnikov is keeping him busy.
Kalashnikov gets full guard.
Kalashnikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kalashnikov 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Kalashnikov!
Mikhail Kalashnikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickthaniel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Feiticeira. A fine choice. Provenza has chosen Madreblu - Certamente as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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32
176 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nickthaniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Provenza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Provenza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Provenza fails to land the takedown.
Provenza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Provenza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Provenza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Provenza lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Provenza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
A very excited looking Silvio Provenza 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.
Nickthaniel Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'He fought like a pussy, running from me n shit. WTF???'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viking Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Cane (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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25
188 lbs
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202 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viking Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cane lands a nice shot that snaps Alexander's head back.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexander counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexander misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexander. Cane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Cane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Cane scores with a punch to the head.
Cane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexander momentarily.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexander manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander gets tackled into the cage by Cane. Cane maintains the clinch.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander trying to control the position but instead, Cane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexander into the cage.
Cane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Cane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viking Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Cane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to stall but Cane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Viking Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darnell Cane.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Alexander leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cane can turn it around.
Cane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alexander avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Cane wants a takedown but no success here.
Cane tries to stall but Alexander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with the head strike.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander lands a nice uppercut.
Cane can't break the clinch.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Alexander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander misses with the head strike.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Alexander blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cane. Cane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alexander misses with a straight right.
Cane avoids a kick to the body.
Alexander throws a body punch but Cane moves out of range.
Cane misses with a looping right.
Cane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alexander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cane looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely.
Alexander half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexander takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cane swings for the body but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander misses the shot to the body.
Cane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexander misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander lands a leg kick that knocks Cane off balance momentarily.
Cane lands a nice hook to Alexander's body. Alexander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darnell Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Alexander does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane lunges at Alexander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexander's hand.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Cane blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Alexander scores with a nice strike.
Cane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexander.
Alexander moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cane scores with a jab to the body.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cane looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexander is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cane misses with a wild body shot.
Alexander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with a body shot
and Alexander counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cane's knee momentarily.
Cane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Cane misses
and Alexander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cane takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
Cane misses with an uppercut. Alexander saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.
Alexander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Cane catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Cane checks the leg kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but Cane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Alexander throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander tries a low kick but Cane avoids it.
Cane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alexander rather than just go for the knockout.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexander was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
A quick step to the side and Alexander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cane blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Cane.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Alexander slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexander lands with an uppercut that bounces Cane off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexander's head backwards.
Cane checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
Cane scores with a hook.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Alexander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alexander throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexander.
Cane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alexander misses with a hook. Cane ducked under it nicely.
Cane digs a good body shot into Alexander's ribs.
Cane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alexander connects with a body shot that sends Cane's belly button to the back.
Alexander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Cane moves into the clinch.
Alexander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cane has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Nice body punch from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane being controlled against the cage.
Alexander is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexander has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexander.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cane.
Cane blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viking Alexander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alexander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Cane avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane scores with a shoulder strike.
Darnell Cane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexander.
Cane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Cane.
Alexander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexanders head.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane blocking some punches.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane misses with some punches.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alexander fails to land.
Cane blocking some punches.
Viking Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viking Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cane 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
RATING
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