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ABW 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Li Lianjie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Lianjie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lianjie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lianjie is working Gump over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
You can see the frustration on Gump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lianjie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lianjie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lianjie is trying to stick to Gump's back but Gump is turning into Lianjie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lianjie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gump.
Gump is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie is working from the bottom.
Lianjie keeping full guard, as Gump tries to pass.
Lianjie is pulling down on Gump's head. It's preventing any offense from Gump, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lianjie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump trying to control but Lianjie is working from the bottom.
Lianjie looking for a sweep. Not yet Lianjie, not yet.
Gump works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lianjie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump prevents Lianjie from standing back up.
Gump is working for a kimura but Lianjie is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump passes to full mount!
Lianjie wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gump working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lianjie turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gump off and cradles Lianjie's limp body as Gump celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Forest Gump!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Mutulikina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lust For Life - Iggy Pop. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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203 lbs
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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pierre Mutulikina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renton lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Mutulikina does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from Renton as Mutulikina shoots in.
Mutulikina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Renton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Renton wants it to stay on the feet.
Renton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Renton scores with a shot to the body.
Mutulikina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Renton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mutulikina scrambles back to his feet.
Mutulikina misses with a takedown attempt
and Renton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Mutulikina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutulikina shoots for a double leg takedown but Renton sprawls well. He's pushed Mutulikina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mutulikina is breathing heavily.
Mutulikina takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mutulikina's head, knocking him out cold! Renton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Renton!
Mark Renton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiachra MacNeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fiachra MacNeill acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fiachra MacNeill!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and MacNeill moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacNeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos pushes MacNeill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MacNeill 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.
MacNeill shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
MacNeill swinging wildly here.
Santos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Fiachra MacNeill has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacNeill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but MacNeill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos lands a left and a right that sends MacNeill crashing to the canvas! Santos dives into mount looking to finish!
MacNeill is rocked!
Santos postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! MacNeill is out cold - huge knockout for Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodrigo Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sarel The Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsy Ricochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sarel The Eagle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarel The Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramsy Ricochet!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Eagle shoots in and drives through. Ricochet sprawls well.
The Eagle moves to clinch but Ricochet breaks away
and Ricochet counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The Eagle pushes Ricochet off and gets back to his feet.
The Eagle really is a fat lump.
The Eagle fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricochet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
The Eagle pulls guard.
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!
The Eagle managing to control the position.
Ricochet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Eagle wants to sweep here but Ricochet controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Eagle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricochet throws a strike but The Eagle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Eagle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ricochet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Eagle has Ricochet in his guard.
The Eagle trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The Eagle slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricochet, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Eagle forces Ricochet back against the cage and clinches.
Ricochet pulls guard effortlessly.
The Eagle trying to control but Ricochet is working from the bottom.
The Eagle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle trying to control but Ricochet is working from the bottom.
The Eagle wanted to stand there but Ricochet had control of the position.
The Eagle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ricochet keeping moving, preventing The Eagle from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricochet can't keep his opponent in guard - The Eagle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Eagle content to control rather than advance.
Ricochet trying to control but The Eagle postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Eagle looking to score a takedown here. Ricochet is defending well but The Eagle drives through and ends up in Ricochet's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarel The Eagle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricochet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricochet is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ricochet tries to clinch up
and The Eagle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ricochet!
The Eagle advances to mount.
The Eagle looking to secure an arm triangle but Ricochet defends it well.
The Eagle looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Eagle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Eagle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ricochet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Eagle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Eagle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ricochet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ricochet!
The Eagle pulls Ricochet in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricochet from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricochet looking to pass the guard.
The Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Eagle pushes a forearm under Ricochet's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ricochet is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sarel The Eagle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkes Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Domonicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Hawkes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Domonicko!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Domonicko clinches with his opponent.
Hawkes Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Domonicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkes Jr tries a knee to the head but Domonicko blocks it.
Hawkes Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Domonicko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hawkes Jr tries to get to full guard but Domonicko has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domonicko is controlling the pace.
Domonicko prevents Hawkes Jr from improving his position.
Domonicko seems to be working for a kimura but Hawkes Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hawkes Jr tries to get to full guard but Domonicko has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes Jr trying to control here.
Hawkes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domonicko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Domonicko tries to pass to full mount but Hawkes Jr defends it.
Hawkes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkes Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Domonicko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawkes Jr has his hands on Domonicko's head, controlling the position.
Hawkes Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawkes Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Domonicko has passed into side control.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko postures up.
Domonicko controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Domonicko gets back to full guard.
Domonicko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Domonicko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkes Jr is in close to Domonicko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Domonicko looking for a sweep. Not yet Domonicko, not yet.
Domonicko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hawkes Jr drops back looking for a leg! Domonicko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Domonicko manages to kick Hawkes Jr off! Hawkes Jr jumps back into Domonicko's guard.
Hawkes Jr lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domonicko has control of Hawkes Jr's left arm, preventing Hawkes Jr from doing any damage.
Domonicko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Domonicko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawkes Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawkes Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Domonicko wants to stand and escape but Hawkes Jr is having none of it.
Hawkes Jr is pushing down on Domonicko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Domonicko is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawkes Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawkes Jr is looking to take a break and control but Domonicko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawkes Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawkes Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Hawkes Jr 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Domonicko defends it well.
Hawkes Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Domonicko defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hawkes Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Domonicko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Domonicko lands a right hook to the body.
Domonicko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hawkes Jr did well to prevent Domonicko getting side control.
Hawkes Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawkes Jr wants to get back to full guard but Domonicko has passed into side control.
The referee asks Domonicko politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Domonicko prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko postures up.
Hawkes Jr is trying to improve his position.
Domonicko is staying tight to Hawkes Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Domonicko is staying tight to Hawkes Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hawkes Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Domonicko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Domonicko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Domonicko is thwarting Hawkes Jr's attempts to control the position.
Domonicko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hawkes Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domonicko slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkes Jr is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkes Jr throws a shot from downtown. Domonicko moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hawkes Jr.
Domonicko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawkes Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Domonicko but Domonicko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawkes Jr throws a leg kick
and Domonicko counters by moving into the clinch.
Domonicko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Domonicko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawkes Jr can't fight it off and eventually Domonicko manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawkes Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Domonicko stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkes Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domonicko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domonicko postures up.
Domonicko is pushing down on Hawkes Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawkes Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Domonicko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Domonicko wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkes Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Javier Domonicko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawkes Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Domonicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawkes Jr gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domonicko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawkes Jr is retaining full guard.
Hawkes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkes Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hawkes Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawkes Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Domonicko wants to stand up but Hawkes Jr is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domonicko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Domonicko wants to stand but Hawkes Jr is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Domonicko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Domonicko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hawkes Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Domonicko wants to counter with a clinch but Hawkes Jr pushes him away.
A left lands for Domonicko.
Hawkes Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Domonicko lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkes Jr off the cage and back into range.
Domonicko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawkes Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes Jr motions for Domonicko to come forward. Hawkes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domonicko tries to clinch but Hawkes Jr moves out of range.
Hawkes Jr shoots and misses
letting Domonicko counter with a right hand.
Hawkes Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domonicko at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domonicko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hawkes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Domonicko wants to free his trapped foot but Hawkes Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Domonicko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hawkes Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hawkes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Domonicko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Domonicko is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domonicko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hawkes Jr!
Domonicko controlling his opponent.
Hawkes Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hawkes Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Hawkes Jr is looking for a sweep. Domonicko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawkes Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Domonicko manages to pass to mount!
Hawkes Jr swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hawkes Jr wants to control but Domonicko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domonicko controlling from the full mount.
Hawkes Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hawkes Jr postures up in Domonicko's guard and throws a big left but Domonicko blocks it.
Hawkes Jr trying to control but Domonicko is working from the bottom.
Domonicko is pulling down on Hawkes Jr's head to control his posture.
Hawkes Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Domonicko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hawkes Jr throws a hook but Domonicko avoids it easily.
Hawkes Jr gets tackled into the cage by Domonicko. Domonicko maintains the clinch.
Hawkes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Domonicko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkes Jr regains half guard.
Hawkes Jr trying to control but Domonicko postures up.
Well, if Domonicko is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkes Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Domonicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Domonicko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Domonicko!
In his post fight interview, Javier Domonicko started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karey Fangbattle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). House comes to the cage accompanied by UB40 - Red Red Wine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Karey Fangbattle!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fangbattle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
House looks for a takedown but Fangbattle sprawls well.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Peter House has been cut.
Fangbattle throws a combination. House tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fangbattle throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
House went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fangbattle misses with a series of wild punches.
House drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangbattle wants to stand up but House is controlling him.
House tries to free his leg and advance position but Fangbattle is retaining full guard.
Fangbattle uses the cage to get back to his feet.
House changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fangbattle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House trying to control the position but Fangbattle is working away.
House thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House swings around for an armbar but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into House's guard.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fangbattle is one step ahead there.
House is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle stands up and waves to House to follow him.
Fangbattle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. House eats them both and turns towards Fangbattle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
House darts in looking for a takedown but Fangbattle gets double underhooks and turns House into the cage.
Fangbattle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fangbattle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fangbattle's coach down at Ionad Comhrac was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fangbattle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangbattle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
House has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peter House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fangbattle looks winded!
House looks for a takedown but Fangbattle sprawls well.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fangbattle swivels and escapes.
Fangbattle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fangbattle tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House tries to counter by clinching up but Fangbattle breaks away and moves out of range.
House has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fangbattle is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fangbattle stuffs the takedown.
House shoots for a takedown but Fangbattle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fangbattle unleashes a big counter combination but House bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
Fangbattle misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for House with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
House misses with a takedown
and Fangbattle counters with a series of strikes. House will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fangbattle looks to land a combination but House avoids it well.
House feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Fangbattle tries to bum rush House with a series of wild strikes but House uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
House has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from House is defended easily by Fangbattle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter House's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
House shoots in but Fangbattle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
House misses with a takedown attempt
and Fangbattle counters with a two punch combo.
Fangbattle scores with a three punch combo!
Fangbattle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fangbattle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
House half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fangbattle lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Fangbattle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
House is looking to counter the offense by Fangbattle and move into the clinch.
Karey Fangbattle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Fangbattle.
House is rocked!
House dodges the punch combination from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House has a takedown stuffed.
Fangbattle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fangbattle throws a right hand that House ducks under and follows up with a left that House also avoids with ease.
Fangbattle stalks House and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into House's face. House staggers backwards, shaken.
House dives in and grabs Fangbattle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fangbattle pushes down on House's head and hops out.
House has a takedown stuffed.
House is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fangbattle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle feints a jab promting House to slip. Fangbattle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
House shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than House was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.
House has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karey Fangbattle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fangbattle sprawls well. Fangbattle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. House gets slowly back to his feet.
Fangbattle throws a series of punches but House avoids them all with ease.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Fangbattle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
House tries for a takedown but Fangbattle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
House tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fangbattle swivels and escapes.
Fangbattle is looking for the big counter here.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fangbattle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fangbattle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle misses with a two punch combination.
Fangbattle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from House.
Fangbattle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Fangbattle as House shoots in.
Peter House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
House shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fangbattle as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle lands with a nice combination. House backs away looking to recover.
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!
Fangbattle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fangbattle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fangbattle wants it to stay on the feet.
Fangbattle works over House's head and body with a nice combination.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
House shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fangbattle but Fangbattle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle looks to land a combination. House sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karey Fangbattle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter House's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
House shoots for a takedown but Fangbattle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from House.
As House backs off Fangbattle throws a huge counter combo but House manages to avoid it all.
A nice combination there by Fangbattle.
House looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
House throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fangbattle's waist but Fangbattle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing House off to one side.
A left and a right from Fangbattle both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Fangbattle.
Fangbattle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fangbattle duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fangbattle scores with a one two! House had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fangbattle.
House has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House shoots in and drives through. Fangbattle sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangbattle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as House backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fangbattle as House shoots in.
Fangbattle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
House misses with an uppercut.
As House backs off Fangbattle throws a huge counter combo but House manages to avoid it all.
Fangbattle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
House closes the distance and clinches up with Fangbattle, looking for a takedown. House pushes Fangbattle against the cage but Fangbattle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fangbattle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
House drives through with a takedown into Fangbattle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fangbattle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fangbattle defends it nicely.
Fangbattle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
House closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fangbattle's guard.
House seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle wants to stand but House is controlling the position.
House is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
House'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.
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.
House advances position into side control!
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fangbattle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fangbattle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but House is controlling him well.
Peter House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee asks House politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. House prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karey Fangbattle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fangbattle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karey Fangbattle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fangbattle 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karey Fangbattle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denny Young has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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151 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denny Young!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tertelgte jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Tertelgte lands a big right hand that sends Young crashing to the mat! Tertelgte stays standing though and waves Young back to his feet!
Young is rocked!
Crack! Tertelgte connects with the perfect overhand right and Young falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Tertelgte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Tertelgte!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danger Mouse (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danger Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Kornik!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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!
Mouse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mouse is not content to let Kornik control the position.
Mouse regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mouse has his foot on Kornik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornik works his way back into a safe position though.
Mouse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kornik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kornik tries to free his leg and advance position but Mouse is retaining full guard.
Mouse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kornik is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kornik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mouse has his foot on Kornik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornik works his way back into a safe position though.
Kornik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kornik defends well.
Mouse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornik chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kornik manages to get himself to full guard.
Kornik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kornik is controlling Mouse's posture.
Kornik trying to keep a closed guard but Mouse is proving a slippery customer.
Mouse stays in close to Kornik's body and controls the position.
Kornik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Kornik has wrist control.
Mouse trying to control but Kornik is working from the bottom.
Mouse prevents Kornik from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kornik working a defensive guard here.
Mouse has gone for a leg lock! Kornik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mouse's guard.
Kornik with a nice head shot there.
Kornik being controlled here momentarily.
Mouse working for a triangle but Kornik defends it easily.
Kornik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mouse is trying to keep Kornik in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouse tries to get out of the position.
Mouse working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kornik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mouse is tightening it up a little... Kornik has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kornik reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kornik taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mouse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danger Mouse!
A relieved looking Danger Mouse thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Moment. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spider Rico!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rico staying out of range there.
Rico looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Rico just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodgers misses its target.
Spider Rico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers tries to bum rush Rico with a series of wild strikes but Rico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Rico.
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Rico counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodgers.
Rodgers breaks the clinch.
Rico swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Rodgers's head coaches at LOD:NYC Striking Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Rico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rico throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Spider Rico has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
Rico lands a body shot.
Rodgers throws a right and a left that Rico avoids nicely.
Rico takes one on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Rico makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rodgers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rico's elbow.
Rico throws a head punch that misses.
Rodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rico fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Rico backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico tries to work over Rodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico misses with a punch on the inside.
Rico scores with a shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Rico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodgers misses with some punches.
Rodgers blocks an uppercut.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
Rodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Rico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rico on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rico.
Rico has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rodgers uses from the top position.
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.
Rico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rico is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rico, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rico takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Rico looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodgers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rico misses with a jab to the body
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico misses with a body shot.
Rodgers sends Rico crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rodgers is motioning to the referee to let Rico up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rico is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rico leaves his chin hanging out and Rodgers seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rico crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Rodgers!
A very excited looking Anthony Rodgers 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 Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Wrecking Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamztkhanov comes into the arena with Crowbar - Planets Collide blaring out of the sound system. Wrecking Ball has chosen " Wrecking Ball " as his entrance music. Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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235 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boon Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamztkhanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamztkhanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wrecking Ball prevents it.
Wrecking Ball stops a takedown attempt from Gamztkhanov.
Wrecking Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Wrecking Ball. Beautiful body shot.
Wrecking Ball drives through and clinches with Gamztkhanov against the cage.
Gamztkhanov has Wrecking Ball pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gamztkhanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wrecking Ball tumbling to the mat - Gamztkhanov dives into Wrecking Ball's guard.
Gamztkhanov has gone for a leg lock! Wrecking Ball slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gamztkhanov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrecking Ball scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrecking Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gamztkhanov working for a triangle but Wrecking Ball defends it easily.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Gamztkhanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrecking Ball postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gamztkhanov covers up, he's hurt! Wrecking Ball keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wrecking Ball and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wrecking Ball can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boon Wrecking Ball!
Boon Wrecking Ball decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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