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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neymar Da Silva Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baruch Zahav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baruch Zahav told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neymar Da Silva Minh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baruch Zahav!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahav cracks Da Silva Minh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva Minh to stand back up!
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahav misses with a body punch
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
A short right from Zahav.
Da Silva Minh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Minh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Da Silva Minh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zahav 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahav.
Zahav stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva Minh.
Zahav lands a big right hand that drops Da Silva Minh! The killer instinct kicks in and Zahav finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zahav!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rail Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rail Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyrie Perry!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Perry swinging wildly here.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Perry stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Perry catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kyrie Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Perry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No luck for Perry with that takedown attempt.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Perry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Perry's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perry is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Perry is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Perry sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perry.
Perry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rail Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Perry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Perry avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry throws a shot to the body.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a jab from Perry.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Perry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perry up against the cage.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Perry manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rail Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry blocking some punches.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a right hand.
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perry can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Perry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Perry's thigh. Perry counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Perry tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Perry defends it.
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.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rail Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie prevents Perry from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyrie Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gracie moves away from the strike by Perry.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perry's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Perry.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Perry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Perry avoids it.
Gracie throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
Perry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie wants to slow Perry down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Gracie moves to clinch but Perry breaks away
and Perry counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Perry breaks away and moves out of range.
Perry lands with a good body shot.
Perry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perry jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rail Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Perry pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie tries to clinch but Perry moves away
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
Perry misses with a straight left.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perry tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perry to the ground. Perry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyrie Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
Perry moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Perry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry 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 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Marcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Simon Marcus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Marcus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Marcus ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West stuffs the takedown.
West throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Marcus wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
West throws a right and a left that Marcus avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
A combination from West does no damage.
A big right from West misses.
Marcus feints the counter takedown.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcus dodges the punch combination from West.
Andrew West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West stuffs the takedown.
Good shot there by West.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcus under the eye.
Marcus shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
Marcus swings for the body but West moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from West does no damage.
Marcus feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West throws a right hand that Marcus ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcus also avoids with ease.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Marcus's head back.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcus. Marcus gets slowly back to his feet.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marcus.
West cracks Marcus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marcus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marcus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Marcus ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from West.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marcus.
Marcus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, West has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Marcus but great work by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus is not content to let West control the position.
Marcus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West working Marcus over with strikes.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcus on the ground.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marcus gets full guard.
Marcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. West manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
Marcus looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from West's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West wants to control from the top but Marcus keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West 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.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West scores with a jab.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcus.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcus with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West leaves Marcus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West sets himself, and Marcus steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcus can do to turn this around?
Marcus dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
West throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a few strikes there.
West thumps Marcus with a low kick.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Marcus avoids the body shot from West.
Marcus dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Marcus's head and hops out.
Marcus tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcus or perhaps it was just good defense by West, which made it look bad.
West throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
West missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West sets himself, and Marcus steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a wild combination.
Marcus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West.
West scores with a nice strike.
West misses with a double jab.
Marcus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marcus showed some decent athleticism there.
West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marcus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marcus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
Marcus goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West swinging wildly here.
Andrew West is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from West.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by West there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcus as he connects with a hook.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from West misses.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
West blocks a jab.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus dodges the punch combination from West.
Marcus dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marcus counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard.
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Marcus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marcus drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
West misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from West.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
West catches Marcus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
West throws a nice looking combination but Marcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Marcus looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Marcus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marcus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Marcus looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Marcus just gets out of the way.
West looks to land a combination but Marcus avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from West as Marcus shoots in.
Andrew West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Marcus.
Marcus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Marcus.
Marcus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West connects with a leg kick. Marcus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
Marcus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marcus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from West.
Marcus misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marcus eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from West.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marcus shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West throws a big counter combination but Marcus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcus.
A combination from West does no damage.
Marcus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andrew West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcus slips a jab and a cross from West.
Marcus throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West scores with a one two! Marcus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Marcus persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
West scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Marcus chips away with some ground and pound.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcus controls the pace.
West trying to control the position.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West wants to stand and escape but Marcus is having none of it.
Simon Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcus connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
In his post fight interview, Andrew West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thatcher Halverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halverson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Thatcher Halverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Halverson misses.
Good exchange - Ramsey coming out on top.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
Halverson scores with the left hand. Ramsey knows he should have avoided that one.
Halverson shoots in for a double leg but Ramsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey misses with a straight right.
Halverson throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey unleashes a big counter combination but Halverson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Halverson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halverson blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Halverson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramsey momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey scores with a one two! Halverson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Halverson.
Ramsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey throws a shot to the body.
Ramsey gets caught flat footed, as Halverson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halverson stopping the sweep attempt from Ramsey.
Ramsey wants to hit a switch here but Halverson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramsey there!
Ramsey tries to hold on but Halverson pushes him away.
Halverson controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Halverson.
Halverson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Halverson with a couple of short strikes.
Halverson raining down shots from the mount!
Halverson working for a submission but Ramsey is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Halverson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halverson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ramsey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Halverson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ramsey is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Halverson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thatcher Halverson!
Thatcher Halverson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I shall rise to the top again! Thanks to all my teammates for the training! Also thanks Jackson for taking the fight. To all my faithful fans, thanks for sticking in there with me!'.
Kenny Ramsey spoke after the fight, saying 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georges Meese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar has chosen Kick In The Door as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Spanky Edgar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges Meese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spanky Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar misses with a right hand
and Meese counters with a nice body shot.
Edgar goes for a double leg but Meese avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meese continues to drive forward.
Meese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edgar misses with a left hand
letting Meese counter with a right hand.
It looks like Spanky Edgar has been cut.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Edgar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Edgar tries to bum rush Meese with a series of wild strikes but Meese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Meese counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meese slips under a jab.
Meese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Edgar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Edgar misses its intended target.
As Edgar looks to move away, Meese throws a big counter combo but Edgar just gets out of the way.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Edgar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meese is trying to defend but Edgar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meese on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meese tries to get out of the position.
Meese is trying to stand back up but Edgar is controlling him
Meese 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.
Meese makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Edgar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meese's head backwards.
Edgar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar throws a sloppy body shot
and Meese counters with a series of strikes. Edgar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edgar scores with a jab.
Spanky Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar throws a lazy uppercut
and Meese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meese counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edgar.
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Meese moved out of range.
Georges Meese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar misses with a lunging right hand
and Meese counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Meese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edgar throws a hook to the side of Meese's head but Meese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edgar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
It looked like Meese was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Meese misses its target.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meese appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edgar misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meese counters with a right hand to the body.
Edgar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Edgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edgar misses with an uppercut
enabling Meese to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Meese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meese is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edgar throws a right hand that misses
and Meese counters with a nice uppercut.
Edgar is rocked!
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Meese shows good takedown defense.
Meese went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Edgar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meese moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Meese moves away from the strike by Edgar.
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 Georges Meese will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spanky Edgar's cut.
That's time! Meese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Edgar tries to clinch but Meese moves away
and Meese counters with a series of strikes. Edgar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edgar is still on wobbly legs! Can Meese finish him?
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Meese.
It looked like Meese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edgar.
Edgar seems to have recovered his senses.
Meese ducks right into an uppercut from Edgar.
Georges Meese is winning the standup battle so far.
Meese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar.
Meese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Edgar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Edgar looks to move away, Meese throws a big counter combo but Edgar just gets out of the way.
Meese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edgar.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Meese avoids it well.
It looked like Meese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Meese misses the target.
Meese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edgar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Edgar misses with an uppercut. Meese saw that one coming.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Meese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edgar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meese slips a straight right by Edgar.
As Edgar looks to move away, Meese throws a big counter combo but Edgar just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Meese.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar has his takedown stuffed
and Meese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Meese moves out of range.
Meese throwing a counter right hand but Edgar manages to avoid it.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Meese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meese.
Meese swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meese.
Edgar missing with a left hand there. Meese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meese is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Edgar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meese's head.
Edgar misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a poor cross that misses
and Meese counters with a stiff right hand.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Edgar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meese doesn't seem phased though.
Meese slips under a jab from Edgar.
Meese moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Meese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meese moves out of range as Edgar strikes.
Edgar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Meese's half guard.
Meese is looking to escape.
Meese manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edgar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meese stops a takedown attempt from Edgar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to score a body lock takedown but Meese shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Georges Meese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Edgar.
Edgar tries to break free but Meese pushes him back against the cage.
Meese breaks the clinch.
Edgar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Edgar shoots and misses
and Edgar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meese slips under a jab from Edgar.
It looked like Meese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edgar.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Meese sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Meese misses its target.
Good exchange - Edgar coming out on top.
Edgar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meese counters with a nice uppercut.
Edgar fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spanky Edgar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Meese moves away from the strike by Edgar.
Meese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Meese enables Edgar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meese has his feet on Edgar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edgar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Meese manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meese wants to stand and escape but Edgar is having none of it.
Meese is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar wants a takedown.
Edgar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Meese breaks the clinch.
Edgar throws a jab when Meese was well out of range.
Edgar loads up on a big right hand but Meese slips the punch.
Edgar throws an off balance right hand
and Meese counters with a crisp one two that drops Edgar! Meese thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Edgar to his feet! Edgar is in big trouble!
Meese dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
An attempted straight right counter from Meese misses the target.
Edgar throws a jab but it's blocked by Meese.
Meese throwing a counter right hand but Edgar manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meese counters with a nice uppercut.
Georges Meese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar misses with a hook. Meese ducked under it nicely.
Edgar throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Edgar looks to move away, Meese throws a big counter combo but Edgar just gets out of the way.
Edgar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edgar misses with an uppercut
and Meese counters with a right hand to the body.
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edgar misses with an uppercut
and Meese counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a right hand
and Meese scores with a counter punch that sends Edgar to the canvas! Meese smells blood - he's punishing Edgar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Edgar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georges Meese!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Georges Meese waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes into the arena with Cheeky Nandos blaring out of the sound system. Jasper Pulis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ysengrin. Ysengrin obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ysengrin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jasper Pulis has been cut.
Pulis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Dave Ysengrin has been cut.
Pulis sends Ysengrin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulis is motioning to the referee to let Ysengrin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ysengrin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulis has managed to clinch.
Oh Ysengrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ysengrin seems to have got his legs back now.
Ysengrin scores with a shot to the side of Pulis's head.
Ysengrin trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Pulis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulis or not.
Pulis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Pulis.
Pulis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pulis blocks an uppercut.
Pulis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
Pulis breaks from the clinch.
Ysengrin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the body.
Ysengrin fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pulis to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pulis looks to clinch but Ysengrin throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pulis taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Dave Ysengrin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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