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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rico Roco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roco comes to the cage accompanied by Depeche Mode - Where's the Revolution. Forest Gump has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Roco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gump is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roco connects with a decent elbow.
Gump is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Roco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gump is looking to regain half guard here but Roco keeps moving and retains side control.
Roco working away.
Roco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gump keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roco off and has taken his back!
Roco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gump has his arm under Roco's chin here. Game over son! Gump squeezes tightly and Roco is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Forest Gump!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos The Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opstad has chosen Moby - Natural Blues as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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 Helsinki, Carlos The Ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opstad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Opstad lands with a straight right. The Ghost didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Carlos The Ghost has been cut.
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad lands a big shot that drops The Ghost! Can he finish him?
The Ghost is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opstad arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Ghost's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Opstad!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pohjolan Isanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maro Veljanovski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pohjolan Isanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Maro Veljanovski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljanovski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Veljanovski showed some decent athleticism there.
Isanta trying to control but Veljanovski postures up.
Isanta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Veljanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Veljanovski's back!
Veljanovski is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Isanta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Isanta lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Isanta thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Veljanovski covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Isanta lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Isanta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Isanta is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Veljanovski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Veljanovski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Isanta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski is trying to remain composed but Isanta is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Isanta trying to control.
Isanta controlling from the back.
Veljanovski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Isanta's arms.
Veljanovski is trying to defend against the choke here but Isanta has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Isanta Tightens the hold and Veljanovski taps out furiously! Isanta displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pohjolan Isanta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Dickinson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lenny Douglas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Douglas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Douglas's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crunch! Douglas slams his shin into Dickinson's torso.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dickinson cracks Douglas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Dickinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Douglas eats them both and turns towards Dickinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Dickinson throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a thumping low kick.
Dickinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Dickinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dickinson throws a right hand that misses
and Douglas counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jimmy Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Dickinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Douglas circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dickinson to the canvas! Dickinson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Douglas keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny Douglas!
Lenny Douglas is the new featherweight champion!
Lenny Douglas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Riverson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mayweather wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riverson, who protects the arm well.
Mayweather is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riverson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riverson tries to buck Mayweather off but Mayweather is having none of it.
Mayweather content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Riverson sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson gets back to full guard.
Mayweather could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riverson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mayweather uses it to pass to side control.
Riverson looking for a sweep but Mayweather has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mayweather tries to control but Riverson wriggling away.
Mayweather is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Riverson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Riverson working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather controlling from mount.
Riverson working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is working for a guillotine from mount but Riverson frees his head quite easily.
Mayweather controlling the position easily from mount.
Mayweather tries to control but Riverson wriggling away.
Mayweather looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Riverson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayweather tries to control but Riverson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riverson is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayweather wants to control the pace but Riverson is squirming around nicely.
Riverson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mayweather stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Riverson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayweather pulls his head out easily.
Riverson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riverson is looking to get back to full guard here but Mayweather has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riverson is looking to regain half guard here but Mayweather keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayweather trying to control the position but Riverson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Mayweather dominated that round.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Riverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mayweather won't allow Riverson to pass to mount.
Mayweather is looking to control Riverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayweather avoid being mounted?
Riverson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayweather knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather has managed to free his arm - good work.
Floyd Mayweather overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riverson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mayweather defend it? Riverson steps over the head and cranks it - Mayweather is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Riverson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Riverson!
John Riverson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ryzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Master Roshi enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roshi is fending him off so far but Ryzon persists. Nope, Roshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roshi duly obliges.
Roshi scores with a one two! Ryzon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Joe Ryzon has been cut.
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
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!
Roshi connects with the punch.
Ryzon is rocked!
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Ryzon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Ryzon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roshi misses with a two punch combination.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roshi's waist but Roshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon tries for a takedown but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roshi is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roshi lands with a nice combination. Ryzon backs away looking to recover.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Roshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roshi lands a jab-cross combination.
Ryzon moves into range and clinches up with Roshi.
Ryzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roshi after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon can't find room to land a body shot as Roshi controls the action.
Ryzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryzon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roshi sprawls and moves away.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi throws a series of punches but Ryzon avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Roshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryzon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryzon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Master Roshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roshi looks winded!
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roshi being controlled here, momentarily.
Roshi wants to stand up but Ryzon is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryzon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryzon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi misses with the combination.
Roshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryzon wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Roshi as Ryzon shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryzon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryzon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryzon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryzon counters by clinching up.
Roshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryzon manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
Ryzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roshi circles away.
Master Roshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Ryzon with that takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Roshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Roshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryzon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roshi as he avoids it easily.
Roshi misses with the combination.
Ryzon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
Roshi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryzon eats them both and turns towards Roshi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roshi is breathing heavily.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryzon slips a jab and a cross from Roshi.
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Roshi.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryzon misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Ryzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryzon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryzon is looking to take a break and control but Roshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryzon is really struggling to control Roshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryzon decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a few strikes there.
Roshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryzon.
Ryzon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roshi throws a series of punches but Ryzon avoids them all with ease.
Ryzon feinted with a counter takedown.
Roshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryzon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Roshi. That snapped Ryzon's head back.
Ryzon ducks under a wild hook from Roshi.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Roshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon is looking to clinch.
Roshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joe Ryzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi blocks a head kick by Ryzon.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryzon.
Ryzon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roshi enables Ryzon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roshi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roshi keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryzon passes Roshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ryzon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Ryzon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roshi takes one to the chin there.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
Roshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roshi defends well and Ryzon ends up having to push Roshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roshi leaves Ryzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Ryzon tries to clinch up.
Ryzon throws a head kick that misses.
Ryzon shoots in and drives through. Roshi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon shoots in but Roshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryzon shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roshi throws a one two combo.
Roshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
A right-left combo lands from Roshi.
Roshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Roshi jabs Ryzon right on the nose. Ryzon blinks but takes it well.
Roshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryzon in his tracks.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi scores with a one two! Ryzon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Roshi does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Ryzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Roshi.
Ryzon gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roshi to keep the fight standing.
Ryzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roshi walks away with a smile on his face. Ryzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi misses with the combination.
It looked like Ryzon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryzon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roshi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Roshi scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryzon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryzon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roshi checks it well.
Ryzon dodges the punch combination from Roshi.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryzon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Roshi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon tries to counter by clinching up but Roshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Roshi stalks Ryzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryzon's face. Ryzon staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Roshi.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryzon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roshi keeps working.
Roshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon stalling away here and it's allowed Roshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roshi wants to stand up but Ryzon is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryzon forces his way into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryzon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryzon is keen to just control but Roshi is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roshi stalks Ryzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryzon's face. Ryzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Roshi connects with a crisp jab.
Roshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryzon backs up against the cage.
Roshi drops Ryzon with a beautiful combination! Ryzon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roshi is looking for the KO!
Ryzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryzon's head.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Roshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshi continues to drive forward.
Roshi scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Ryzon looks for a takedown but Roshi sprawls well.
As Ryzon backs off Roshi throws a huge counter combo but Ryzon manages to avoid it all.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Ryzon misses.
Roshi works over Ryzon's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roshi pinned against the cage. Roshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Roshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon is looking to clinch but Roshi is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Roshi.
A punch lands to the side of Ryzon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roshi's waist but Roshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Roshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Ryzon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryzon tries to clinch there but Roshi circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryzon shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Roshi scores with a four punch combination!
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryzon tries for a takedown but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryzon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Roshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryzon is keen to just control but Roshi is a slippery customer.
Ryzon wants to pass to mount but Roshi is defending the position.
Ryzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryzon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roshi defending well though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roshi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryzon trying to control the action but Roshi is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Roshi throws a series of strikes that have Ryzon backpedaling.
Roshi throws a combination. Ryzon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Roshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ryzon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Ryzon misses its intended target.
Ryzon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Ryzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roshi defends well and Ryzon ends up having to push Roshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshi lands an overhand right.
Ryzon misses with a kick to the body.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon misses with a few strikes there.
Ryzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Roshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryzon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roshi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Roshi both land. Nice combination.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Roshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshi continues to drive forward.
Roshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Roshi feints a jab promting Ryzon to slip. Roshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryzon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Roshi both land. Nice combination.
Ryzon staying out of range there.
Joe Ryzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roshi throws a series of strikes that have Ryzon backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
Master Roshi is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Shingen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shingen comes to the cage accompanied by Swarrrm - Scilence. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeda Shingen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Scott!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Shingen moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Shingen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shingen misses with a wild body shot.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Shingen slips the punch.
Shingen connects with a body shot that sends Scott's belly button to the back.
Logan Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shingen stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shingen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shingen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scott.
Shingen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Black Label in the buildup to the fight.
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shingen. Beautiful body shot.
Shingen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scott misses with a right hand
and Shingen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shingen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
Shingen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shingen blocks an uppercut.
Shingen takes a shot to the head.
Shingen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scott's efforts to push away.
Shingen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shingen works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Shingen jumps into guard, dragging Scott to the mat.
Shingen working a defensive guard here.
Shingen is looking to cinch up a triangle. Scott throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shingen's body to avoid the submission. Shingen has instead reached around Scott's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shingen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takeda Shingen!
Takeda Shingen is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Takeda Shingen waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stand My Ground. Phil High is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Shark.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
High misses with a looping left.
High lands a nice shot that snaps Shark's head back.
Shark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
High takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches High on the side of the head.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
High cracks Shark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. High has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shark to stand back up!
Shark is rocked!
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
A jab from Shark misses.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at YOUNG GUNS in the buildup to the fight.
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Shark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles High. High circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark seems to have got his legs back now.
High swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shark, as that shot connected.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
High misses with a two punch combination.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
High throws a sloppy body shot
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
High takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark throws a head kick that High semi-blocks.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
High connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shark lunges at High with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by High's hand.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Shark there.
Shark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
High has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark connects with a crisp jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Shark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
High misses with a leg kick
and Shark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
High fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shark, pushing him back against the cage.
Shark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
High breaks the clinch.
High jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shark is looking to clinch.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Shark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark counters with a series of strikes. High will be more careful next time no doubt.
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
High misses with a double jab
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by High.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
High misses the jab.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
A combination from High does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark clinches up against the cage.
High has a couple of punches blocked by Shark.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sharky Shark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
High misses with the body kick
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
High on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
High lands an overhand right.
High dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark moves out of range as High strikes.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark throws a one two combo.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark lands an overhand right.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
High throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shark works the jab nicely.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High throws a combination that misses
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch.
High blocks a body shot from Shark.
High wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
High tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
High presses Shark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
High works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches.
High creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
High is trying to force a seperation but Shark has the dominant position.
Shark can't find room to land a body shot as High controls the action.
High fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of High backwards.
Shark working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shark takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
High lands a body shot.
High tries to circle away but Shark has him pinned against the cage.
Shark tries a body shot but High blocks it.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High has had enough of the clinch but Shark keeps him there for the moment.
Shark lands a body shot in the clinch.
High throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head.
High can't break the clinch.
High lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shark backwards.
Shark has High pushed against the cage.
Shark working aggressively here.
High lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shark slows down the pace here.
Phil High seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shark.
High has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
High cracks Shark with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shark - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
High lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
High lands a big head kick that sends Shark tumbling to the mat! High takes a step backwards and waves Shark back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil High showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
High misses with a hook
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but High manages to circle out of the way.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
High slips under a jab from Shark.
Shark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High swings widly with a right hand
and Shark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps High thinking.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
High misses with a kick to the body.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shark.
Shark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
High moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
A head kick misses from High.
High pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shark is out of range and High settles back down.
High throws a body kick that misses
and High takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark throws a wild body kick that High sees coming a mile off.
Shark throws a body punch but High moves out of range.
Shark jabs High to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from High.
Crunch! Shark slams his shin into High's torso.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
High throws a hook but Shark blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
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!
Shark misses with some punches.
High's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses High's front leg but catches the back leg as High tries to avoid it.
High digs a good hook to Shark's body.
High misses with a hook.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark avoids the head kick by High.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark connects with a looping right hand.
High connects with a nice looking jab.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Shark.
High misses with a lunging right hand
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from High.
An inside leg kick lands from Shark.
High swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
High keeps the fight on the outside.
High takes one to the side of the head.
High misses with a few strikes there.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
High throws a head kick that misses
and Shark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark slips under a jab from High.
High has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Shark.
Shark punishes High's body with a nice straight punch.
High swings for the body but Shark moves out of range.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
High throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
High takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
High throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shark counters with a two punch combo.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark looks to land a right hand but High moved out of range.
High moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Shark lands a jab to the nose.
Shark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
High takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
High misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
High struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark displaying some good clinch control by pressing High up against the cage.
High looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
High pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Shark scores with a four punch combination!
High throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
Shark thows a body kick. High tries to catch it but that hurt him.
High bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
High tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
High misses with a head kick.
High misses with the combination.
Shark avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick from Shark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
High throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent High stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
High rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shark staying out of range there.
Shark slips a jab from High.
High throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark counters with an outside leg kick.
High throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shark misses with a head kick.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from High misses its intended target.
Shark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
High throws a series of punches but Shark avoids them all with ease.
Shark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
High throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
High pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark throws a series of punches but High avoids them all with ease.
High throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
High throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
High takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark cracks High with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
High misses with a head kick.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. High should have avoided that one.
High throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
High looks to land a left hand but Shark moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! High crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shark - the referee stops the clock and High gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shark. High manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
High throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark had his way with Phil High in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
High with a nice cross.
High pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
High throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark counters with a stiff right hand.
High takes a body punch but keeps moving.
High sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
High takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shark connects with a nice looking jab.
High tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
High throws out a powerful jab.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping High at a distance.
High misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from High.
It looked like Shark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
High walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
High drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
High cracks a nice hook into Shark's ribs.
High misses with a hook
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
High misses with a kick to the body
and Shark counters with a right hand to the body.
High misses with a head kick.
Shark wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
High is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from High.
Phil High has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark slips a straight right by High.
High throws a lazy head kick
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from High.
Shark moves into range and clinches up with High.
High tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by High.
Shark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
High throws a head kick that misses.
Shark looks to throw the jab but High is out of range.
Shark blocks a head kick by High.
It appears Shark was looking to counter with a kick there.
High throws a lazy head kick
and Shark counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Shark to acknowledge the strikes.
Shark throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shark manages to avoid it.
High throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Shark misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Shark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed High momentarily.
High lands a jab to the nose.
Shark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from High.
Shark throws a head kick but High moves out of range.
High swinging wildly here.
High ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Shark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from High.
High takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shark - that will leave a mark!
High misses with an uppercut. Shark saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Shark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shark delivers a nice body kick.
High closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
High lands a nice looking body shot.
High throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
High throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shark counters with a straight right hand.
Shark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. High doesn't seem bothered though.
Shark sizes up High with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
High throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
High throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
High throws a hook but Shark avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sharky Shark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shark 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sharky Shark!
Sharky Shark is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sharky Shark thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Randleman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Randleman showed some decent athleticism there.
Takano wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randleman content to control rather than advance.
Takano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Randleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randleman controlling the pace.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano is looking to improve his position.
Takano trying to hold on to Randleman's head to control him but Randleman postures up.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Takano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takano tries to get to full guard but Randleman has control of the leg.
Randleman working over Takano with some ground and pound. Takano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Takano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Randleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takano holds on and takes a little breather.
Randleman 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.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takano is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Takano has control of Randleman's left arm, preventing Randleman from doing any damage.
Takano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randleman.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yoshi Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano misses with a hook.
Takano misses with a body punch
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takano as he avoids it easily.
Randleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Takano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randleman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Randleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Takano tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randleman.
Takano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takano slaps away a takedown attempt from Randleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
That's time! Randleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Takano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randleman.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takano thumps Randleman with a low kick.
Takano swings for the body but Randleman moves out of range.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takano's head.
Takano throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
Takano throws a sloppy body shot
and Randleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takano!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Randleman trying to control the position but Takano is working away.
Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Takano to see if he's OK.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Takano is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano tries to bench press Randleman off him but Randleman keeps the position.
Randleman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Randleman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Takano tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Randleman easily slips into full mount!
Takano is squirming around, avoiding Randleman's attempts to control the action.
Takano wants to hold on but Randleman pushes him away.
BOOM! Randleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Takano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Takano tries to get to full guard but Randleman has control of the leg.
Randleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randleman trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takano is refusing to be controlled, as Randleman sits in half guard.
Takano wants to get back to full guard.
Takano wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy.
Takano is controlling Randleman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Takano is staying active underneath Randleman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takano trying to control here.
Randleman working Takano over with strikes.
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.
Takano taking some punishment here, with Randleman in his half guard.
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Randleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Randleman.
Takano trying to control but Randleman postures up.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randleman wants to take a breather but Takano is having none of it.
Takano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at . . .. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that second 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.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randleman throws out the jab.
Takano throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takano controlling Randleman's posture.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Takano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano is trying to keep Randleman in close.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Takano is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Randleman distracts Takano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takano's head.
Takano working for a triangle but Randleman defends it easily.
Takano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Randleman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Takano's head.
Randleman distracts Takano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.
Randleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Takano has wrist control.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
Takano working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control but Takano is working from the bottom.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Takano's brow.
Randleman postures up.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takano is trying to keep Randleman in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takano throws a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a shoot takedown. Takano fights it but they end up in guard.
Randleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takano trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
Randleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randleman is pushing down on Takano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takano is fighting to maintain full guard but Randleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Takano is rocked!
Randleman throwing shots but Takano is blocking nicely.
Takano is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Takano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman winds up and cracks Takano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takano.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Randleman is out of range.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takano can do to turn this around?
Randleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takano circles away quickly and effectively.
Takano just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takano was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Randleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Takano trying his best to control but Randleman has mounted him.
Randleman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takano is still in real trouble! Can Randleman finish him?
Takano tries to hold on but Randleman pushes him away.
Randleman cracks Takano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Randleman lands a big shot to the head and Takano winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman is the new heavyweight champion!
Quinton Randleman 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two walks into a stiff left hand from Jones .
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
Two clinches with his opponent.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Two changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Two has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Two, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Two on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Two with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Two moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Two with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Two pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones works on Two's body with a couple of short punches.
Two is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Two definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two being controlled against the cage.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Two goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Two fails with the takedown
and Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Two tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Two crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Test Two's cut is getting worse.
Two moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Two tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Jones 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Two fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Two closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Test Two's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Two down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Two back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Two is rocked!
Two gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jones points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Two wakes up just in time to hear Jones thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones is the new middleweight champion!
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