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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Kai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws the kick towards the body but Kai avoids it.
Kai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.
A countering left hand to the body from Kai misses.
Hawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk misses with a double jab.
Hawk shoots in and drives through. Kai sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kai slips a jab from Hawk.
Hawk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kai works Hawk's body with a nice hook.
David Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai throws a front kick that sends Hawk stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk shoots in and gets a takedown into Kai's guard.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Kai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to improve his position.
Kai tries to pass to full mount but Hawk defends it.
Kai controlling the action here.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kai escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kai!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk seems a little lost for a moment, as Kai dominates the positioning.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hawk is trying to control Kai's posture but Kai avoids it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk misses with a few strikes there.
Hawk backing away here, and Kai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kai connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kai connects with a leg kick. Hawk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kai cracks the inside of Hawk's front leg.
Hawk throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hawk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Hawk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Kai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hawk. Hawk tries to recover but Kai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hawk lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Kai!
The defeated David Hawk had this to say: 'I lost? That's unpossible!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yurochka Shibakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Gazelle (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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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 Las Vegas, Yurochka Shibakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Gazelle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazelle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shibakov's hands.
It looks like Yurochka Shibakov has been cut.
Shibakov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gazelle is trying to stand back up but Shibakov is controlling him
Gazelle is trying to control but can't.
Shibakov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gazelle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Shibakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shibakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazelle has hold of Shibakov's hands but Shibakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shibakov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gazelle closes the distance and clinches.
Gazelle is trying to break free.
Gazelle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gazelle has had enough of the clinch but Shibakov keeps him there for the moment.
Shibakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gazelle scores with a head kick. Shibakov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gazelle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shibakov swivels and escapes.
Gazelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gazelle with that takedown attempt.
Gazelle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shibakov tries to avoid it but Gazelle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shibakov to the ground. Shibakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yurochka Shibakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Shibakov sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gazelle moves out of range as Shibakov throws a body kick.
Gazelle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shibakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shibakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shibakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazelle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shibakov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle wants to improve his position but instead Shibakov has moved into half guard.
Shibakov is trying to work for a kimura but Gazelle is defending well.
Gazelle wants to control but Shibakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gazelle is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Shibakov is staying active.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shibakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four 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.
Gazelle wants to control but Shibakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shibakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shibakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gazelle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gazelle gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazelle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yurochka Shibakov's cut.
That's time! Shibakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shibakov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gazelle sprawls well initially but Shibakov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gazelle is trying to get back to full guard.
Shibakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gazelle can do to turn this around?
Shibakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shibakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shibakov decides to stand up.
Shibakov drops Gazelle with a beautiful combination! Gazelle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shibakov is looking for the KO!
Gazelle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gazelle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shibakov kicks off Gazelle and gets to his feet.
Gazelle is still on wobbly legs! Can Shibakov finish him?
Shibakov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gazelle enables Shibakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gazelle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gazelle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shibakov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibakov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gazelle is looking to control Shibakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gazelle avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shibakov connects with a nice short shot to Gazelle's temple.
Shibakov winds up and cracks Gazelle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shibakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shibakov lands strikes from half guard.
Shibakov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gazelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Shibakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle is trying to stand.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from getting the reversal.
Shibakov fails to take his opponent's back.
Shibakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shibakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shibakov moves to back control.
Gazelle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shibakov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gazelle turns into Shibakov and is now in his guard.
Shibakov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gazelle manages to get himself to full guard.
Gazelle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibakov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibakov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shibakov advances position into side control!
Shibakov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shibakov swings around for an armbar but Gazelle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shibakov's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yurochka Shibakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yurochka Shibakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shibakov moves into the clinch.
Gazelle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gazelle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shibakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gazelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shibakov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gazelle manages to circle out of the way.
Gazelle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shibakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shibakov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazelle was covering up waiting for the punch and Shibakov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shibakov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazelle wants to improve his position but instead Shibakov has moved into half guard.
Shibakov drops an elbow to the side of Gazelle's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazelle trying to control here.
Shibakov is controlling the pace.
Gazelle is looking for a sweep. Shibakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shibakov controlling the action here.
Shibakov prevents Gazelle from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shibakov is looking to advance position but Gazelle won't allow it.
Shibakov is working for a kimura but Gazelle is defending it quite comfortably.
Shibakov trying to control the pace.
Yurochka Shibakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gazelle looks to land a body kick but Shibakov moved away.
Shibakov feinted with a counter takedown.
Gazelle tries to bum rush Shibakov with a series of wild strikes but Shibakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gazelle moves in looking to clinch but Shibakov pushes him off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shibakov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gazelle - the referee stops the clock and Shibakov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gazelle. Shibakov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gazelle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shibakov defends well and Gazelle ends up having to push Shibakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazelle fails to land the takedown.
Yurochka Shibakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond Gazelle.
Gazelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shibakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gazelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shibakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazelle moves out of range of the body kick.
Shibakov drives through and clinches with Gazelle against the cage.
Gazelle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shibakov won't allow it.
Shibakov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gazelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gazelle wants to improve his position but Shibakov is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazelle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shibakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yurochka Shibakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shibakov 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yurochka Shibakov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demitrious Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Birchack looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack striking from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Birchack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Birchack is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Birchack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Birchack fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack tries to break free.
Birchack has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Johnson.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson tries to control but Birchack wriggling away.
Birchack flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Birchack moves into full guard.
Birchack wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack punching from the bottom.
Birchack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Birchack is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Birchack is looking to improve his position.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Birchack.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Birchack.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birchack striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Demitrious Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birchack is on top in guard.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Birchack postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson controls Birchack momentarily but Birchack frees himself.
Birchack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Birchack doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Birchack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demitrious Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champ Kind 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Champ Kind!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law dodges the punch combination from Kind.
Kind throws a lazy head kick
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kind circles away.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kind wants to counter with a clinch but Law pushes him away.
Kind blocks a head kick by Law.
Kind tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kind throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Kind tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law advances to half guard.
Kind won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Kind is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kind avoid being mounted?
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Law is looking to stall here but Kind recovers full guard.
Kind controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Kind misses.
Kind gets a clinch.
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kind is being controlled here.
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kind checks it well.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kind shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Kind to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kind looks winded!
Law wants to stand but Kind is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control but Kind passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Law is working away.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Kind is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kind feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Kind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law moves into range and clinches up with Kind.
Kind trying to control the position but instead, Law has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kind into the cage.
Kind is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kind seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Law manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind is working to get back to half guard.
Kind keeps trying to improve his position.
Law looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law landing punches.
Law wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kind looks a forlorn figure.
Kind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law trying to control but Kind is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Law has hold of Kind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kind is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kind tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law controlling from the full mount.
Law lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law controlling his opponent.
Kind can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Kind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kind fails with a takedown attempt.
Law drives through with a takedown into Kind's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kind goes for a double leg but Law avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Law continues to drive forward.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kind or perhaps it was just good defense by Law, which made it look bad.
Damien Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Kind tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Kind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kind.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Kind is quick to defend against it.
Kind fails with an attempt to clinch.
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kind defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind trying to control here.
Law not doing much here.
Kind wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kind regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kind throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?
Law forces his way into half guard.
Kind is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law prevents Kind from improving his position.
Law performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen NeiroMonk as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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18
300 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrarski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.
Skrarski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelianenko did well to prevent Skrarski getting side control.
Skrarski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emelianenko trying to control here.
Skrarski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrarski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skrarski prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
Skrarski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Emelianenko's head.
Skrarski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski lands strikes from half guard.
That has opened up Fedor Emelianenko's cut even more.
Emelianenko is staying active underneath Skrarski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skrarski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skrarski with a couple of short strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Emelianenko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
Fedor Emelianenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Keep it real!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tripin Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Ichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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, Tripin Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shin Ichi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Balls.
No luck for Ichi with that takedown attempt.
Ichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ichi 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.
Ichi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ichi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balls.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ichi misses with a takedown attempt - Balls sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tripin Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Ichi.
Balls clobbers Ichi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balls lands with a right hand.
Balls scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Balls. That snapped Ichi's head back.
Balls misses with an uppercut. Ichi saw that one coming.
Balls lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls throws a lazy uppercut
and Ichi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balls managing to control the position.
Balls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ichi sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Balls'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.
Balls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ichi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls managing to control the position.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balls throws out a leg kick but Ichi moves out of range and Balls only half commits.
Ichi forces Balls back against the cage and clinches.
Balls trying to stall but Ichi improves his position.
Balls has had enough of the clinch but Ichi keeps him there for the moment.
Balls misses with a punch on the inside.
Ichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balls up against the cage.
Ichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balls.
Ichi controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ichi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Balls had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ichi defends it easily.
Balls has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balls is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls has his hands on Ichi's head, controlling the position.
Ichi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tripin Balls dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
and Ichi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balls won't be happy with that.
Balls tries to buck Ichi off but Ichi is having none of it.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balls keeps working.
Balls struggling a bit here.
Ichi is looking to take a break and control but Balls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls gets back to half guard.
Ichi is looking for a kimura but Balls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ichi to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ichi is working away from the top position though.
Ichi is stalling here. Balls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ichi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ichi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ichi is trying to control but can't.
Balls stalling.
Balls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls controlling the action here.
Balls continues to stall.
Ichi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Balls pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ichi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ichi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shin Ichi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ichi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichi tries to advance to mount but Balls denies him.
Ichi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balls struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ichi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ichi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ichi avoids the attempt from Balls to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ichi trying to control but Balls is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ichi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balls tried to score with a low kick but Ichi checks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ichi or perhaps it was just good defense by Balls, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Ichi clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Balls.
Balls scores with a shoulder strike.
Balls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichi avoiding damage.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balls is pressed up against the cage. Ichi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balls down to the mat. Balls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tripin Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Ichi.
Ichi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ichi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tripin Balls is winning the standup battle so far.
Balls keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls cracks Ichi with an open hand slap.
Tripin Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balls lands the left hand.
Balls connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ichi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls throws the left hand but Ichi avoids the punch easily.
Ichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balls.
Ichi drops his hands momentarily and Balls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ichi instigates a clinch.
Balls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichi can do to turn this around?
Balls lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ichi backwards.
Balls lands a nice uppercut.
Ichi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ichi leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ichi to work.
Ichi is trying to drag Balls to the mat but Balls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ichi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balls scores with a shoulder strike.
Ichi'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.
Balls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls is trying to break free.
Balls taking a breather.
Balls throws a head punch that misses.
Balls tries to throw a body punch but Ichi avoids it by throwing Balls back against the cage.
Balls misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ichi taking a breather.
Balls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balls tries to break the clinch but Ichi is controlling the position.
Ichi keeps control of Balls as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balls goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balls letting Ichi take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tripin Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balls has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tripin Balls!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twinkle Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twinkle Four!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Four. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Four. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
Four shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Josh Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Twinkle Four.
Four shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolf defends it nicely.
Four fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf clinches.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Four's takedown attempt.
Four jumps guard but Wolf stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Wolf.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Wolf.
Four takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Four looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
A left lands for Wolf.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Four with a poor takedown
and Wolf counters with a three punch combo that has Four backing up. Four nods at Wolf to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Four closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolf quickly recovers to half guard.
Well, if Four is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Four winds up and cracks Wolf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Four.
Four scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wolf trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Four connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Four connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wolf is rocked!
Four lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Wolf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Four! Wolf is hurt baaadly! Four is firing away with more strikes - Wolf is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twinkle Four!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Wake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Robles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Wake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcos Wake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willian Robles!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robles drives through and clinches with Wake against the cage.
I was talking to Wake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robles taking a breather.
Robles continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Robles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wake backwards.
Robles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robles controlling the action here for a moment.
Wake looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake letting Robles take a breather here.
Robles leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willian Robles.
Robles takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robles leaning against his opponent.
Robles stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Robles to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willian Robles.
Robles tries to clinch but Wake is having none of it.
Wake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robles tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wake is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wake pushes Robles away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robles gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Robles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Robles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Robles landing strikes.
Robles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Wake's face as Robles controls the position.
Wake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robles wants to stand but Wake has his arm trapped.
Robles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robles tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Robles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Robles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willian Robles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robles wants to clinch up but Wake keeps it at a distance.
Wake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robles is looking to clinch but Wake is avoiding it.
Robles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wake is trying to get back to full guard.
Robles throwing shots but Wake is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robles connects with a nice short shot to Wake's temple.
Robles is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robles looks to land a strike but Wake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Robles dominated that round.
That's time! Wake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robles shoots in for a takedown but Wake shows good takedown defense.
Robles tries to clinch up but Wake circles away and keeps his distance.
Wake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robles sprawls and moves away.
Robles clinches up against the cage.
Wake is pressed up against the cage. Robles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wake down to the mat. Wake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wake misses with a takedown
and Robles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wake, pushing him back against the cage.
Robles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Robles - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robles effectively controlling the action here.
Wake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wake up against the cage.
Robles stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robles is trying to drag Wake to the mat but Wake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marcos Wake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willian Robles.
Wake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robles just leaning against Wake, taking a breather.
Robles wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Willian Robles.
Robles closes the distance and clinches up with Wake, looking for a takedown. Robles pushes Wake against the cage but Wake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Robles sprawls and moves away.
Wake shoots in but no luck this time.
Robles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wake throwing a counter right hand but Robles manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wake closes the distance and clinches up with Robles, looking for a takedown. Wake pushes Robles against the cage but Robles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wake shoots and misses
and Robles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wake has a takedown stuffed.
Robles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robles struggles to land a body shot inside as Wake controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Robles to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wake prevents it.
Robles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wake has Robles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Robles.
Robles trying to control the position but instead, Wake has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robles into the cage.
Robles prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Robles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wake's waist but Wake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robles off to one side.
Wake keeps the fight on the outside.
Wake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robles.
Wake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Robles's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wake is fending him off so far but Robles persists. Nope, Wake circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos Wake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willian Robles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robles doesn't manage to clinch there - Wake circles away.
A low kick from Wake misses
and Robles counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robles closes the distance and pushes Wake back into the cage.
Robles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wake tries for a takedown but Robles manages to get underhooks.
Wake can't get the takedown.
Robles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wake clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Wake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wake is working hard here to advance position.
Robles has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wake's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robles patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robles is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Willian Robles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robles looking to break Wake's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wake remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robles will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Robles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Robles's guard. Nice work there by Wake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wake, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robles is looking to stand up but Wake won't let him.
Wake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robles is aware though and is defending well.
Robles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robles stands and steps away. Wake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robles is defended easily by Wake.
Wake tries to counter by clinching up but Robles breaks away and moves out of range.
Robles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wake shoots for a takedown but Robles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wake tries for a takedown but Robles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willian Robles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Robles!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryn Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryn Sotiropoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stone Cold Killa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa cracks Sotiropoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Killa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killa wants it to stay on the feet.
Killa closes the distance and clinches.
Killa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sotiropoulos looking for a takedown.
Killa scores with a shot to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa pushes Sotiropoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killa.
Killa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
Killa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killa lands a body punch.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.
Killa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sotiropoulos.
Killa just leaning against Sotiropoulos, taking a breather.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sotiropoulos.
Killa lands an uppercut.
Sotiropoulos tries to break free but Killa pushes him back against the cage.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Killa on the inside.
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sotiropoulos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sotiropoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killa pushes Sotiropoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Killa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.
Sotiropoulos is rocked!
Killa taking a breather.
A short right from Killa.
Oh Sotiropoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killa dips a shoulder and cracks Sotiropoulos with a mighty uppercut! Sotiropoulos falls back against the cage and Killa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sotiropoulos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Killa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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