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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Kornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Artur Kornik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kornik tries to kick Viv off but Viv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kornik is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kornik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Kornik's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kornik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kornik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kornik thuds a left hand into Viv's body.
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Kornik's guard.
Viv postures up in Kornik's guard and throws a big left but Kornik blocks it.
Kornik wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position.
Kornik has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv stands and throws Kornik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornik tries to escape but Viv is in control.
Viv 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.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv drags him back down.
Kornik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv misses with the ground and pound.
Kornik dodges the ground and pound from Viv.
Kornik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viv asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kornik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kornik is trying to get back to his feet.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viv is putting a hurting on Kornik here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Viv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kornik parries the strikes from Viv easily there. Viv is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kornik to escape.
Viv landing strikes.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Kornik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kornik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Kornik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kornik counters with a left to the body.
Viv misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kornik.
Kornik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Kornik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viv with a body shot.
Kornik throws out a powerful jab.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Kornik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kornik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Kornik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kornik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kornik is looking to take a break and control but Viv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Chosu Viv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kornik shoots in and bounces Viv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Kornik from controlling successfully.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Kornik content to stall in guard here.
Kornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv striking off his back.
Viv thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kornik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur Kornik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kornik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Kornik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kornik throws a good cross that connects.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kornik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viv has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet.
Kornik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kornik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kornik sprawls well. Kornik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Kornik lands a jab.
Viv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv goes for a double leg but Kornik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kornik continues to drive forward.
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Kornik is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Kornik's guard.
Kornik pushes Viv off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kornik dips to his left and cracks Viv with an uppercut!
Kornik lands the left hand.
Kornik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viv momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kornik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kornik lands in his opponent's guard.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but Kornik is proving a slippery customer.
Kornik gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv shoots in and drives through. Kornik sprawls well.
Kornik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kornik closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kornik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viv to the mat! Viv manages to get full guard.
Viv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kornik is controlling him.
Kornik tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard.
Viv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kornik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kornik is working Viv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Kornik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.
Viv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kornik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kornik won't allow Viv to get back to his feet.
Kornik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornik stops Viv from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv feints and as Kornik raises his hands in defense, Viv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viv stops Kornik from standing up.
Kornik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet.
Kornik feints and as Viv raises his hands in defense, Kornik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two 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!
Kornik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kornik works over Viv's head and body with a nice combination.
Viv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Kornik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kornik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kornik lands with a right hand.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Kornik gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Kornik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viv fails to land with a series of punches.
Viv takes one to the chin there.
Kornik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viv changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kornik connects with a looping right hand.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Kornik - just one landing.
Kornik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kornik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kornik slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kornik looking to score a takedown here. Viv is defending well but Kornik drives through and ends up in Viv's guard.
Kornik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
Kornik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kornik stands up from Viv's guard - Kornik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Viv takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Kornik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kornik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Kornik!
Artur Kornik tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svangeir Hjalmursson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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270 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svangeir Hjalmursson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a body shot but no joy.
Hjalmursson ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Hjalmursson scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Duke Murdock has been cut.
Hjalmursson staying out of range there.
Murdock closes the distance and pushes Hjalmursson back into the cage.
Murdock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hjalmursson backwards.
It looks like Svangeir Hjalmursson has been cut.
Murdock tries a body shot but Hjalmursson blocks it.
Murdock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Murdock.
Hjalmursson struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Hjalmursson is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.
Hjalmursson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock tries a body shot but Hjalmursson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Murdock as the two fighters clinch.
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hjalmursson throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Murdock punishes Hjalmursson's body with a nice straight punch.
Hjalmursson ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Hjalmursson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murdock with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjalmursson fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hjalmursson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmursson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjalmursson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murdock. Murdock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svangeir Hjalmursson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjalmursson throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a left to the body.
Hjalmursson looks winded!
A combination from Murdock does no damage.
Hjalmursson missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock tries to clinch but Hjalmursson is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Hjalmursson - just one landing.
Murdock misses with an uppercut. Hjalmursson saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Murdock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murdock cracks Hjalmursson with an open hand slap.
Hjalmursson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murdock throws out the jab.
Murdock takes one on the button.
Murdock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Svangeir Hjalmursson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock forces Hjalmursson back against the cage and clinches.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Murdock.
A head punch on the inside from Hjalmursson fails to land.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as Hjalmursson controls his hands.
Hjalmursson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Hjalmursson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hjalmursson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Hjalmursson as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmursson needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Murdock connects with a body shot that sends Hjalmursson's belly button to the back.
Murdock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murdock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hjalmursson looks to throw the jab but Murdock is out of range.
Donk. Hjalmursson catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Murdock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hjalmursson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjalmursson swinging wildly here.
Murdock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hjalmursson under the eye.
Murdock swinging wildly here.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hjalmursson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hjalmursson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock is looking to clinch.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmursson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hjalmursson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hjalmursson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hjalmursson.
Hjalmursson 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.
A jab lands there for Hjalmursson.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hjalmursson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock cracks a nice hook into Hjalmursson's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Murdock. Those never looked like landing.
Hjalmursson throws a counter combo.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hjalmursson.
Hjalmursson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murdock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hjalmursson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Hjalmursson's head but Hjalmursson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjalmursson scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjalmursson moves away.
A big right from Murdock misses.
Hjalmursson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hjalmursson.
Hjalmursson throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The cut above Svangeir Hjalmursson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hjalmursson jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Duke Murdock's cut is getting worse.
Hjalmursson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock forces Hjalmursson back against the cage and clinches.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjalmursson is trying to break the clinch but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock blocks a body shot from Hjalmursson.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
Murdock digs a right hand into Hjalmursson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hjalmursson's gas tank.
Murdock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hjalmursson lands with a short shot to the head.
Murdock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjalmursson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Murdock prevents Hjalmursson from breaking the clinch.
Hjalmursson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Hjalmursson takes a shot to the head.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Murdock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Hjalmursson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Hjalmursson ducks down to avoid it.
Hjalmursson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Hjalmursson catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Hjalmursson ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Hjalmursson throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
Hjalmursson throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Hjalmursson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hjalmursson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hjalmursson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hjalmursson throws a series of punches but Murdock avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Hjalmursson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murdock doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab from Murdock.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjalmursson is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
Duke Murdock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Murdock.
Hjalmursson wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjalmursson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjalmursson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hjalmursson is rocked!
Hjalmursson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hjalmursson is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hjalmursson with a big uppercut! Hjalmursson tries to clinch up but Murdock pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hjalmursson to the mat! Hjalmursson covers up and Murdock unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duke Murdock!
After winning the bout, Duke Murdock 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BA Baracus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers has chosen Lil Wayne - Moment as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, BA Baracus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baracus throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Baracus's defenses.
Baracus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodgers is out of range and Baracus settles back down.
Baracus throws a push kick but Rodgers slaps the foot to one side.
Baracus throws a leg kick
and Rodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baracus! Rodgers lets Baracus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Baracus is rocked!
Baracus thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Rodgers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Baracus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baracus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodgers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
BA Baracus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers checks a low kick from Baracus.
Baracus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodgers counters with a nice body shot.
Baracus is breathing heavily.
Rodgers lands a jab to Baracus's midsection.
Baracus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers.
Rodgers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baracus will feel that in the morning.
Baracus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baracus seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodgers is stalking Baracus. Baracus circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Rodgers, and it's lights out! Baracus really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
Anthony Rodgers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Space is trying to defend but Jordan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Space makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Space.
Jordan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Space to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jordan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Space pulls down on the head and he's put Jordan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Space!
Michael Jordan was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for the opportunity to fight to this kind of event i promise on my next fight will be a blast....'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Banks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Banks!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab misses with a hook.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for The Crab.
The Crab jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
The Crab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab scores with a body shot.
Banks checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab scores with a punch to the head.
The Crab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as The Crab blocks the leg kick.
The Crab is looking to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch.
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Crab.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
The Crab blocks the body kick.
The Crab takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crab darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks lands a really nice looking cross but The Crab seems unphased.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
The Crab throwing a counter right hand but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks blocks the body kick.
The Crab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to land body kicks.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Crab misses the target.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
The Crab blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks gets tackled into the cage by The Crab. The Crab maintains the clinch.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Crab.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but The Crab bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Crab scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
The Crab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crab won't allow it.
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks is trying to break free.
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Crab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
The Crab just misses with a punch to the body.
The Crab throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
A jab from The Crab misses.
The Crab avoids the head kick by Banks.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Banks looks to land a body kick but The Crab moved away.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Crab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banks under the eye.
The Crab throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Crab's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Crab missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Crab scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from The Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Crab throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crab.
The Crab rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks wants to break free but The Crab has control.
The Crab has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Crab.
Banks is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Crab lands with a light punch inside.
The Crab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Crab connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Crab.
Banks walks into a jab.
The Crab takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
The Crab wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks moves out of range as The Crab strikes.
Banks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Banks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Crab swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Banks moves away from the strike by The Crab.
The Crab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
The Crab throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks staying out of range there.
Banks throws a head kick that misses
and The Crab counters with a straight right hand.
The Crab throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab missing with knees to the body.
The Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry The Crab has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bankss head.
The Crab misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Crab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Crab has him pressed against the cage.
The Crab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from The Crab.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling him.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crab has double underhooks.
Banks tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Banks is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from The Crab fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab.
Banks is trying to push The Crab away but The Crab has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but The Crab keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling him.
The Crab lands a hook that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
The Crab wants to take the fight to the mat but Banks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Crab.
The Crab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Crab presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Crab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as The Crab lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Crab connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banks scrambles back to his feet.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
The Crab gets a clinch.
The Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Crab gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by The Crab.
Banks tries to break free but The Crab pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but The Crab has double underhooks.
Banks is trying to break free.
The Crab digs a right hand into Banks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banks's gas tank.
The Crab keeps control of Banks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks tries to break the clinch but The Crab is controlling the position.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
A short left from The Crab.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Crab slips a straight right by Banks.
The Crab scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
The Crab checks a leg kick.
Banks tries to land a leg kick but The Crab saw it coming and moves away.
The Crab misses with an uppercut.
The Crab clinches with his opponent.
The Crab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Crab with a body shot.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Crab.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crab sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Crab bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from The Crab.
The Crab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Crab gets a clinch.
Banks tries to circle away but The Crab has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Crab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banks wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Crab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab pushes Banks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Crab pushes Banks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries to bum rush The Crab with a series of wild strikes but The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Crab throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Banks.
The fighters circling - The Crab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Crab throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The Crab continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to stand.
The Crab controlling the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Crab's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Crab misses with a looping right.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks moves away from the strike by The Crab.
A big right from The Crab misses.
Banks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banks moves forwards but The Crab connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Crab keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crab lands a jab to the head.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Crab throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry The Crab is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
The Crab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Crab moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBanks.
The Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Crab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab throws an overhand right that lands on Banks's shoulder, as Banks tries to avoid the shot.
Banks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Crab lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks moves out of range as The Crab throws a body kick.
A slow jab from The Crab misses its intended target.
The Crab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Steve Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks tries a quick counter leg kick but The Crab is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Crab has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarel The Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarel The Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Eagle on his heels. He'll look to pass The Eagle's guard now, I'm sure.
Murdock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Eagle is trying to control the position but Murdock postures up.
Murdock wants to pass the guard but The Eagle is keeping the position.
The Eagle controls Murdock momentarily but Murdock frees himself.
Murdock preventing the sweep.
Murdock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock advances to half guard.
Murdock passes to side control.
Murdock controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on The Eagle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Eagle tries to bench press Murdock off him but Murdock keeps the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - The Eagle has eaten all the pies!
Murdock happy to just control the position for now.
Murdock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Eagle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murdock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle wants to control but Murdock postures up.
Murdock controls the position.
The Eagle is trying to control Murdock's posture but Murdock avoids it.
The Eagle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murdock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Eagle is trying to control Murdock's posture but Murdock avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle tries to bench press Murdock off him but Murdock keeps the position.
Murdock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murdock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murdock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Murdock controlling the pace for now.
The Eagle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdock avoids the attempt from The Eagle to control.
The Eagle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock controlling from the full mount.
The Eagle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murdock closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murdock lands in his opponent's guard.
Murdock stops The Eagle from standing up.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Murdock passes into half guard.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Eagle for as long as he can get away with.
That's two 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.
Murdock works his way into side control.
Murdock tries to move to mount but The Eagle blocks the move with his legs.
Murdock has hold of The Eagle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. The Eagle seems comfortable defending it but Murdock has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! The Eagle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! The Eagle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Murdock couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Murdock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Tubridy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubridy's entrance music is Late Late theme tune. A fine choice. Danger Mouse told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Tubridy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danger Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubridy scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Danger Mouse has been cut.
Mouse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mouse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tubridy throws a right and a left that Mouse avoids nicely.
Mouse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mouse walks into a jab.
Tubridy tries to clinch up.
Mouse only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tubridy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tubridy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Mouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tubridy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tubridy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mouse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mouse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mouse is rocked!
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!
Tubridy moves in close and cracks Mouse with a massive right hand! Mouse, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tubridy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Tubridy!
A very excited looking Ryan Tubridy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Beast has chosen I'm Broken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yayi Zinsou could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan The Beast's chin.
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou dives in and scores a takedown into The Beast's guard.
Zinsou tries to free his leg and advance position but The Beast is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Zinsou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zinsou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Beast pushes a forearm under Zinsou's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zinsou is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan The Beast!
Dan The Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Ortz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Mikhailov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Ortz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Mikhailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Ortz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov gets caught flat footed, as Ortz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikhailov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ortz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ortz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mikhailov, who protects the arm well.
Mikhailov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ortz is looking for a kimura here.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortz trying to move into half guard but instead Mikhailov has managed to sweep!
Mikhailov wants to control from the top but Ortz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Ortz is refusing to be controlled, as Mikhailov sits in half guard.
Mikhailov is looking for a kimura here.
Ortz looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ortz wants to get back to full guard.
Ortz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mikhailov pulls his head out easily.
Mikhailov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mikhailov working the ground and pound effectively.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov wants to take Ortz's back but he can't do it this time.
Mikhailov looking to control but Ortz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mikhailov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ortz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Ortz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortz is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ortz trying to control but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov is working for a kimura but Ortz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortz is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov prevents Ortz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov is trying to control the action in half guard but Ortz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ortz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailov's half guard.
Ortz moves into full mount! Mikhailov won't be happy about that!
Mikhailov is working to get back to half guard.
Ortz fails to advance to Mikhailov's back.
Ortz scoring with strikes but Mikhailov is staying in there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov tries to lock up and control but Ortz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ortz but it's paid off an Mikhailov is forced to tap! Nice work by Ortz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Ortz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Easterly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo Vurny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Easterly!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vurny, as that shot connected.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurny lands a jab to the nose.
Easterly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vurny lands with a hook. Easterly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vurny connects with a looping right hand.
Vurny scores with a nice right hand.
Easterly tries to clinch but Vurny moves out of range.
Easterly wants to clinch
and Easterly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Easterly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vurny sprawls well. Vurny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Easterly gets slowly back to his feet.
Easterly moves out of range as Vurny strikes.
Vurny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vurny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vurny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Easterly scrambles back to his feet.
Vurny is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Easterly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vurny is fending him off so far but Easterly persists. Nope, Vurny circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vurny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vurny lands with a straight right. Easterly didn't see that one coming.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Easterly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vurny counters with a straight right hand.
Easterly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vurny throws out the jab.
Easterly feints the counter takedown.
Easterly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Easterly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Easterly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Easterly is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Easterly's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vurny's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vurny wants to control from the top but Easterly keeps moving.
Vurny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Easterly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Easterly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vurny working some strikes from top position.
Vurny passes Easterly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vurny 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Easterly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurny lands strikes from half guard.
Vurny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Easterly sees it coming and defends easily.
Easterly with the active half guard here but Vurny passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vurny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Easterly is looking for a sweep.
Easterly takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vurny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vurny tries to advance to mount but Easterly denies him.
Vurny scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Easterly to see if he's OK.
Easterly is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny staying calm.
Easterly is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Easterly is still in real trouble! Can Vurny finish him?
Easterly takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Easterly seems to have recovered his senses.
Vurny tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vurny working the body and head with strikes.
Vurny working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Easterly wants to control but Vurny postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vurny displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Easterly.
Vurny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Easterly can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Vurny as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vurny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vurny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vurny lands with a good body shot.
Vurny lands a jab to Easterly's midsection.
Easterly needs to keep his hands up - Vurny had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny looks to land a combination but Easterly avoids it well.
Vurny throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterly.
A telegraphed right hand from Vurny misses the target.
Vurny scores with a shot to the body.
Easterly tries to clinch but Vurny is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vurny.
Vurny digs a good hook to Easterly's body.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Vurny is avoiding it.
Vurny appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vurny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Easterly moves away.
Vurny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Easterly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vurny has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Easterly is trying to keep an underhook but Vurny manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vurny working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Vurny there.
Vurny is trying to control. Easterly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vurny is nestled in close to Easterly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterly looking for submissions off his back.
Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Vurny working the head and body with strikes.
Vurny working Easterly over with strikes.
Vurny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Easterly is hurt! He's hurt bad - Vurny fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Easterly from any more punishment! Congratulations to Vurny! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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