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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Calacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conrad Calacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon cracks a nice hook into Skinner's ribs.
Skinner shoots for a takedown but Calacon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calacon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skinner's calf.
Skinner feints and as Calacon raises his hands in defense, Skinner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calacon seems keen to control Skinner's posture.
Skinner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calacon has momentary wrist control but Skinner slips an elbow through the middle.
Calacon keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a big right hand that misses.
Skinner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skinner trying to control but Calacon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calacon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skinner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skinner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Calacon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Skinner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calacon circles away.
Calacon stuffs the takedown.
Conrad Calacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Skinner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Calacon to counter with a crisp jab.
Calacon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skinner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Calacon closes the distance and clinches.
Calacon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
Calacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calacon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calacon lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner throws a leg kick that misses.
Skinner shoots in for a double leg but Calacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calacon tried to counter with a leg kick but Skinner avoided it.
Skinner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Calacon presses Skinner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Calacon.
Calacon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Calacon.
Calacon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calacon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calacon lands a body shot.
Calacon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Calacon.
Skinner looks winded!
Nice body punch from Calacon - that landed with a thud.
Calacon lands a hook that snaps the head of Skinner backwards.
We've been informed that Skinner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calacon lands a nice uppercut.
Calacon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calacon prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner takes one on the button.
Skinner is rocked!
Skinner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skinner is still on wobbly legs! Can Calacon finish him?
Calacon fakes the body blow, causing Skinner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Skinner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupa Halloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupa Halloo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tupa Halloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Space fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Halloo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Space or perhaps it was just good defense by Halloo, which made it look bad.
Halloo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Space to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halloo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Space pulls down on the head and he's put Halloo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Space!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Clark 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyle Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Sparx!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparx working a defensive guard here.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark stands and throws Sparx's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scoring with punches and elbows.
Clark is staying tight to Sparx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparx on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparx!
Clark working for a guillotine from mount but Sparx is in no mood to give up.
Clark working the ground and pound effectively.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Clark putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Clark is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparx is surviving well by controlling Clark's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark controlling his opponent.
Clark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparx can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparx looks winded!
Clark controlling the position easily from mount.
Clark stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
Clark pulls guard successfully.
Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark seems keen to control Sparx's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark working for a triangle but Sparx defends it easily.
Clark is looking for a triangle but Sparx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparx is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sparx working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparx escapes and throws Clark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparx is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Clark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Clark 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.
Sparx shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Sparx scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark forces Sparx back against the cage and clinches.
Clark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clark.
Clark controlling the pace.
Sparx is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparx trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparx is trying to control but can't.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Sparx is defending well.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparx for as long as he can get away with.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sparx tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Clark!
Jaime Sparx spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Booker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Booker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gustafson landing a few strikes.
Booker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gustafson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Booker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Gustafson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Ivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davey Ivers!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivers tries to clinch there but Chistov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chistov misses the target.
Chistov clinches with his opponent.
Ivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chistov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Chistov.
Chistov is struggling to control the position.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chistov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chistov stalls.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Ivers avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chistov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ivers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanislav Chistov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Ivers.
Chistov cracks Ivers with a nice body shot.
Ivers tries to score a body lock takedown but Chistov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Ivers can't get the takedown.
Ivers jumps guard but Chistov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chistov lands with a light punch inside.
Chistov lands a nice shot to the body.
Chistov lands a body punch.
Ivers manages to pull guard.
Chistov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chistov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chistov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chistov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is pushing down on Ivers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivers is fighting to maintain full guard but Chistov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chistov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chistov wants to pass to mount but Ivers is defending the position.
Chistov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chistov wants to free his trapped foot but Ivers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Chistov seems content to control.
Chistov is looking to stall here but Ivers recovers full guard.
Chistov passes into half guard.
Chistov is stalling here. Ivers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chistov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ivers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivers lands a nice forearm strike.
Chistov manages to get back to half guard.
Chistov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chistov tries to get out of the position.
Chistov trying to hold on to Ivers's head to control him but Ivers postures up.
Chistov wants to get back to full guard.
Chistov is trying to control but can't.
Chistov is looking for a sweep. Ivers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chistov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chistov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivers being controlled here momentarily.
Chistov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Chistov dominated that round.
That's time! Chistov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ivers gets a clinch.
Ivers tries to pull guard but Chistov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivers drops back down to his feet.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Ivers's head.
Ivers wants to take the fight to the mat but Chistov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chistov tries a body shot but Ivers blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Good body shot from Chistov.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iverss head.
Chistov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivers.
Stanislav Chistov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Ivers.
Chistov stalling against the cage.
Ivers tries to pull guard but Chistov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov pushes Ivers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chistov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanislav Chistov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
Ivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chistov stalling the fight.
Chistov lands a body punch.
Ivers tries to pull guard but Chistov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chistov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivers jumps guard but Chistov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Ivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chistov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivers can do to turn this around?
Chistov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chistov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivers misses with a takedown
and Chistov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivers is breathing heavily.
Chistov forces Ivers back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Chistov as the two fighters clinch.
Chistov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivers.
Chistov presses Ivers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ivers takes a shot to the head.
Chistov stalling.
Still in the clinch, Chistov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chistov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chistov avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Chistov.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
Ivers is trying to pull guard but Chistov has him pressed against the cage.
Chistov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
Ivers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chistov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivers.
Chistov is struggling to control the position.
Ivers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chistov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chistov is leaning against Ivers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Chistov - that landed with a thud.
Chistov lands a right hand.
Chistov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chistov gets through Ivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Chistov.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Ivers is trying to drag Chistov to the mat but Chistov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chistov lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Chistov.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chistov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Chistov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chistov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Chistov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chistov avoids the head kick by Ivers.
Chistov keeps the fight on the outside.
Chistov lands with a nice body punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chistov is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Chistov.
Chistov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chistov stalls.
Chistov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chistov.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chistov as the two fighters clinch.
Ivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chistov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iverss head.
Chistov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chistov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chistov breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chistov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chistov scores with a shot to the body.
Chistov lands a jab to the nose.
Ivers misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov avoids the head kick by Ivers.
Chistov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chistov lands a jab to the nose.
Ivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Chistov does it's job there.
Stanislav Chistov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov closes the distance and clinches.
Chistov lands with a left to the head.
Chistov gets through Ivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov gets through Ivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chistov is defending well.
Chistov is pressed up against the cage. Ivers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chistov down to the mat. Chistov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stanislav Chistov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Ivers.
Ivers fails to land the takedown.
Chistov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov clinches up with Ivers and pushes him back against the cage.
Chistov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chistov prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Ivers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
Ivers tries to pull guard but Chistov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivers drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivers backwards.
Chistov managing to block the knees to the body from Ivers.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chistov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chistov lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chistov.
Davey Ivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov managing to block the knees to the body from Ivers.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanislav Chistov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chistov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Chistov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Agsabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Belediyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Belediyev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Agsabu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Belediyev!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agsabu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agsabu attempts a counter takedown but Belediyev avoids it well and moves away.
Agsabu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Agsabu. No joy for Belediyev on that attempt.
Agsabu tries to counter with a takedown but Belediyev is quick to defend against it.
Agsabu takes the fight into the clinch.
Agsabu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Agsabu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belediyev after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belediyev is trying to pull guard but Agsabu has him pressed against the cage.
Jessie Agsabu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Belediyev.
Agsabu tries to pull guard but Belediyev won't allow it.
Agsabu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agsabu is working for takedown but Belediyev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Agsabu tries to pull guard but Belediyev won't allow it.
Belediyev working hard to break the clinch.
Agsabu is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belediyev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Agsabu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belediyev is trying to get back to half guard.
Agsabu working away.
Agsabu controls the position.
Agsabu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belediyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Belediyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agsabu cracks Belediyev with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agsabu wants to control but Belediyev is keeping him busy.
Agsabu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belediyev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Agsabu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Agsabu is trying to get an arm triangle but Belediyev is defending well.
Agsabu lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agsabu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belediyev keeps working.
Agsabu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Belediyev down.
Agsabu is trying to get an arm triangle but Belediyev is defending well.
Belediyev struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belediyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Agsabu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Agsabu wants to control but Belediyev is keeping him busy.
Agsabu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Agsabu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belediyev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Belediyev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Agsabu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belediyev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agsabu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belediyev somewhat.
Agsabu darts in looking for a takedown but Belediyev gets double underhooks and turns Agsabu into the cage.
Agsabu looking to score a takedown here. Belediyev is defending well but Agsabu drives through and ends up in Belediyev's guard.
Agsabu slips nicely into half guard.
Agsabu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Agsabu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belediyev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Agsabu wants to free his trapped foot but Belediyev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belediyev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agsabu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agsabu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agsabu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agsabu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Agsabu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belediyev keeping moving, preventing Agsabu from controlling successfully.
Agsabu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belediyev can do to turn this around?
Belediyev being controlled here, momentarily.
Agsabu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agsabu prevents Belediyev from escaping the position.
Jessie Agsabu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Agsabu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belediyev is looking for a sweep.
Belediyev is breathing heavily.
Agsabu trying to control the position but Belediyev is working away.
Agsabu is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Belediyev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Agsabu gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Belediyev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Agsabu lets go of the hold and Belediyev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jessie Agsabu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fist Mcgruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Mcgruff!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Mcgruff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ludwig.
Mcgruff's coach down at Blackstar Striking Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcgruff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcgruff misses with a double jab
and Ludwig counters with an inside leg kick.
Mcgruff staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ludwig.
Mcgruff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ludwig. Ludwig obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgruff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgruff moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fist Mcgruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgruff dives in for a single leg takedown but Ludwig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgruff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ludwig can pounce on him.
Ludwig takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgruff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig connects with a solid leg kick.
Ludwig takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Mcgruff tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Mcgruff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mcgruff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ludwig lands a high kick!
Mcgruff is rocked!
Ludwig cracks the inside of Mcgruff's front leg.
Mcgruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Mcgruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig dodges the punch combination from Mcgruff.
Ludwig with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ludwig connects with a body shot.
Mcgruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgruff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
Ludwig slips a straight right by Mcgruff.
Ludwig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgruff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ludwig lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgruff throws a right hand that Ludwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Ludwig also avoids with ease.
Mcgruff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgruff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ludwig seems to be stalking Mcgruff here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Mcgruff drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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21
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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189 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dane Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Nathan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nathan.
Nathan looks to land a left hand but Valentine moved out of range nicely.
Nathan connects with the punch.
Valentine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nathan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nathan stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nathan lands the left hand.
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Valentine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nathan lands a brutal uppercut that launches Valentine off his feet! Valentine tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Nathan!
A very excited looking Ray Nathan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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