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ABW 47 Athanas - Bush PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yayi Zinsou had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou looking to score a takedown here. Reign is defending well but Zinsou drives through and ends up in Reign's guard.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zinsou postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Zinsou throws an elbow that misses. Reign uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinsou's guard. Nice move by Reign!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou pulls Reign in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Reign postures up.
Zinsou is pulling down on Reign's head. It's preventing any offense from Reign, at least for the moment.
Reign content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zinsou 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reign scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reign keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Zinsou shoots in and drives through. Reign sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reign pinned against the cage. Reign gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reign tries a quick counter leg kick but Zinsou is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign counters with an outside leg kick.
Zinsou shoots and misses
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Reign counters with a low kick, right behind Zinsou 's knee.
Reign looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Titan Reign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Zinsou walks straight into a right hand from Reign - that's dropped him! Reign jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zinsou from any more punishment! Zinsou complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Reign!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Heughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Kornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Kornik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great elbows
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Heughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Kornik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heughan is looking to clinch but Kornik is avoiding it.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kornik keeps the fight on the outside.
Heughan wants to clinch but Kornik slips to the side
and Kornik counters with a three punch combo that has Heughan backing up. Heughan nods at Kornik to acknowledge the strikes.
Heughan moves into the clinch.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kornik swings wildly with an uppercut but Heughan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kornik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Heughan smiles and moves away.
Kornik shoots in looking for a takedown but Heughan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kornik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Heughan wants to clinch but Kornik slips to the side
and Kornik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heughan moves into the clinch.
Kornik wants to take the fight to the mat but Heughan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kornik wants to take the fight to the mat but Heughan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Heughan tries to work over Kornik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kornik 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.
Kornik swings wildly with an uppercut but Heughan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kornik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heughan prevents it.
Heughan misses with an elbow strike.
Kornik is looking for a takedown.
Kornik can't get the takedown.
Heughan tries a body shot but Kornik blocks it.
Heughan throws an elbow that misses.
Kornik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heughan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kornik avoids a wild elbow strike from Heughan.
Kornik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heughan keeps control of Kornik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kornik pulls guard.
Heughan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kornik pulls Heughan in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heughan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heughan postures up.
Kornik pulls Heughan in close to his closed guard and prevents Heughan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kornik has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Heughan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heughan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heughan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kornik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Heughan gets underhooks to prevent Kornik's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kornik has Heughan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Heughan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kornik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heughan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kornik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heughan after a bit of a struggle.
Kornik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heughan walks away with a smile on his face. Kornik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Heughan tries to clinch but Kornik moves away
and Kornik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heughan thinking.
Heughan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kornik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott Heughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kornik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heughan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heughan gets a clinch.
Kornik pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kornik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kornik won't allow Heughan to sweep him here.
Kornik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kornik stops Heughan from standing up.
Kornik trying to control the position from guard on top but Heughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kornik keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heughan's head.
Kornik postures up.
Kornik landing some decent shots from guard.
Kornik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kornik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kornik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Kornik dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kornik shoots in for a double leg but Heughan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kornik shoots in but no luck this time.
Heughan tries to clinch up but Kornik circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kornik. That snapped Heughan's head back.
Kornik shoots in but Heughan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scott Heughan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Kornik.
Heughan wants to clinch up but Kornik keeps it at a distance.
Heughan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kornik, pushing him back against the cage.
Kornik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heughan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kornik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott Heughan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heughan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornik jumps guard but Heughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heughan prevents the takedown attempt.
Heughan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heughan stops a takedown attempt from Kornik.
Kornik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Heughan regains guard immediately.
Kornik is working Heughan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heughan is trying to control the position but Kornik postures up.
Kornik postures up and lands a big shot to Heughan's brow.
Heughan wants to sweep here but Kornik controlling him for the moment.
Kornik advances position into side control!
Kornik looks up at the clock and then as Heughan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kornik smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heughan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kornik connects with a decent elbow.
Heughan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Heughan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heughan tries to get out of the position.
Heughan tries to bench press Kornik off him but Kornik keeps the position.
Heughan is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kornik grinds an elbow into Heughan's temple.
Kornik grinds an elbow into Heughan's temple.
Heughan is rocked!
Kornik landing strikes.
Oh Heughan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kornik on the ground.
Kornik cracks Heughan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kornik immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Heughan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kornik!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Kornik!
Artur Kornik decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Watkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yoshi Fujiwara enters the cage!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins scores with a three punch combo!
Watkins throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
Watkins defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Watkins throws a big counter combination but Fujiwara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Watkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara has closed the distance and engaged Watkins in a clinch.
Watkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fujiwara.
A hook to the body from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara - that landed with a thud.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujiwara.
A shot in the inside from Fujiwara.
Watkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fujiwara just leaning against Watkins, taking a breather.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujiwara is working Watkins over against the cage.
Fujiwara pushes Watkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Fujiwara.
Oh Watkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujiwara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watkins.
Fujiwara pushes Watkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watkins backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fujiwara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fujiwara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Watkins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fujiwara is unloading with more strikes now! Watkins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincento Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sarel The Eagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincento Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarel The Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega drags the fight down to the ground.
The Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Eagle wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
The Eagle won't allow Vega to get back to his feet.
The Eagle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega controlling The Eagle's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Eagle landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Eagle trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Eagle wants to stand and escape but instead Vega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Eagle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Eagle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Vega is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Eagle wants to hit a switch here but Vega passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Eagle there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Eagle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Eagle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vega moves into the clinch successfully.
The Eagle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
The Eagle is trying to push Vega away but Vega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Eagle walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Eagle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vega.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vega keeps The Eagle at a distance using the push kick.
Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle is trying to pull guard but Vega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Eagle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel The Eagle.
Vega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Eagle is defending well.
The Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vega avoids the head kick by The Eagle.
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!
Vega instigates a clinch.
The Eagle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vega jumps guard.
The Eagle stops Vega from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Eagle stands and throws Vega's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vega tries to escape but The Eagle is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vega has closed the distance and engaged The Eagle in a clinch.
Vega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Eagle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Eagle drags the fight down to the ground.
Vega wants to get up but he can't break The Eagle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Eagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between The Eagle's legs - danger averted.
Vega would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Eagle can do to turn this around?
Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega is stalling here.
The Eagle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vega breaks from the clinch.
The Eagle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vega trying to land knees to the body.
The Eagle jumps guard and drags Vega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The Eagle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vega is now in half guard.
Vega prevents The Eagle from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Eagle keeps trying to improve his position.
The Eagle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vega decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The Eagle tries to keep at a distance but Vega has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws a combination. The Eagle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vega lands with a nice combination. The Eagle backs away looking to recover.
The Eagle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Eagle somewhat.
Vega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vega lands a shot to the body.
The Eagle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vincento Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sarel The Eagle.
Vega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Eagle tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Eagle keeping hold of Vega's head, controlling as best he can.
The Eagle works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Eagle working a defensive guard but Vega passes into half guard.
Vega tries to stand but can't do so whilst The Eagle controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincento Vega dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Eagle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vega appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but The Eagle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Eagle rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Eagle decides to pull guard.
The Eagle has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vega doesn't defend quickly enough and The Eagle has managed to lock this one up! Can Vega escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to The Eagle on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sarel The Eagle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randle Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valur's entrance music is David Bowie - Let's Dance. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilbert Valur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randle Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Valur's guard.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is fighting to break Valur's control of his arms but Valur is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Valur is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Valur cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Grimdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milan Sol has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reggie Grimdal's chin.
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25
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Grimdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milan Sol!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimdal tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimdal to the ground. Grimdal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milan Sol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimdal counters with a left to the body.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol dives in and grabs Grimdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimdal pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol blocks the elbow strike.
Sol takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimdal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Grimdal appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimdal clinches up with Sol and pushes him back against the cage.
Sol tries for a takedown but Grimdal manages to get underhooks.
Sol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Sol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimdal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sol tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimdal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sol looks winded!
Grimdal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sol.
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimdal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sol moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
Sol darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Sol into the cage.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Grimdal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sol tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
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!
Sol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Grimdal is pressed up against the cage. Sol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimdal down to the mat. Grimdal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sol gets a double leg takedown into Grimdal's guard.
Grimdal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol, pushing him back against the cage.
Sol takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol is trying to break free.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grimdal stalling in the clinch.
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimdal but Grimdal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol is defended easily by Grimdal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
Grimdal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sol gets a takedown into half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sol is trying for a kimura here. Grimdal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sol wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Sol!
A victorious Milan Sol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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 Ryan Tubridy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubridy has chosen Late Late theme tune as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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20
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 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 Helsinki, Ryan Tubridy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubridy scores with a jab. Gump acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Forest Gump has been cut.
Tubridy closes the distance and clinches.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Tubridy is controlling him.
Gump drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tubridy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gump is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tubridy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gump to the mat. Gump regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubridy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tubridy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gump is looking for a triangle here but Tubridy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tubridy in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tubridy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gump, who protects the arm well.
Gump is trying to get back to half guard.
Tubridy working the ground and pound.
Tubridy tries for a kimura but Gump is defending well.
Gump is trying to control Tubridy's posture but Tubridy avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tubridy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tubridy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tubridy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy scores with a shot to the body.
Gump walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Tubridy - just one landing.
Tubridy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gump.
Gump changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tubridy misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tubridy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tubridy has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tubridy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tubridy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tubridy keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Gump drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tubridy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gump has Tubridy in his guard.
Tubridy is posturing up here but Gump has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tubridy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tubridy has to tap! Slick submission there by Gump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forest Gump!
In defeat, Ryan Tubridy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Uszatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjalund Saltsage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
288 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Uszatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjalund Saltsage!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saltsage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uszatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saltsage looks to land a left hand but Uszatov moved out of range nicely.
Saltsage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uszatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saltsage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saltsage working for a triangle but Uszatov defends it easily.
Uszatov stands and steps away. Saltsage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltsage lands a glancing blow to the side of Uszatov's head.
It looks like Konstantin Uszatov has been cut.
Saltsage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saltsage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saltsage wants it to stay on the feet.
Saltsage lands with a good body shot.
Uszatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saltsage defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltsage cracks Uszatov with a good jab.
Saltsage digs a good body shot into Uszatov's ribs.
Saltsage lands a left and a right that send Uszatov crashing to the mat, dazed. Saltsage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uszatov is rocked!
Saltsage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Uszatov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uszatov walks straight into a right hand from Saltsage - that's dropped him! Saltsage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Uszatov from any more punishment! Uszatov complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gjalund Saltsage!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Athanas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Athanas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thrice-Black Honey. The key to victory for Ajax Athanas has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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290 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajax Athanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bush!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Athanas there.
It looks like George Bush has been cut.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Athanas swivels and escapes.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Athanas.
Bush takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been told by Athanas's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Athanas blocks the low kick.
Athanas drops Bush with a naaaaasty hook - Bush is in real trouble here! Athanas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas retains his super heavyweight title!
Ajax Athanas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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