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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denny Young (ranked 8926 p4p, 611 weight class) and Chris Chandler (ranked 24442 p4p, 671 weight class). Chris Chandler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denny Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chandler showed some decent athleticism there.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Young missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Young lands with a few short shots to the body.
Young controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Young is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler has momentary wrist control but Young slips an elbow through the middle.
Young lands a couple of digs.
Chandler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Young postures up.
Young postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler 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.
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Young working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young working the head and body with strikes.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Young there.
Young 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.
Young scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet.
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler taking some punishment here, with Young in his half guard.
Chandler has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young working Chandler over with strikes.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Young connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple.
Chandler is rocked!
Young moves nicely into side control.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Young finish him?
Young working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler taking punishment in the form of punches.
Young lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chandler down.
Young lands an elbow.
Young creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Young has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chandler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Young yanks on the arm and Chandler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Young.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denny Young!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kadu Alves (ranked 24498 p4p, 301 weight class) and Pedro Henrique (ranked 8245 p4p, 251 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kadu Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Henrique.
Henrique has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alves rushes Henrique and presses him up against the cage.
Alves manages to pull guard.
Henrique sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alves's guard.
Henrique with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henrique is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Henrique eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Henrique misses with a series of wild punches.
Henrique rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves throws a big counter combination but Henrique scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Henrique's hands.
Henrique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Some wild striking there from Henrique.
Alves clinches up with Henrique and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Henrique has him pressed against the cage.
Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henrique throws a series of punches but Alves moves out of range.
Henrique throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Alves is breathing heavily.
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!
Henrique falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Alves to counter with a crisp jab.
Henrique throws a head kick that misses
and Alves counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Henrique will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henrique, pushing him back against the cage.
Alves tries to stall but Henrique uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Henrique.
Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henrique lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Henrique lands with a good body shot.
Henrique gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedro Henrique seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Henrique pushes him off.
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Alves. No joy for Henrique on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henrique gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Kadu Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Henrique.
Henrique tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Henrique tries to get set, Alves tries to push him back and clinch up but Henrique manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henrique takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alves sprawls well. Alves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves works Henrique's body with a nice hook.
Henrique misses with a double jab
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kadu Alves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henrique misses with a series of wild punches.
Henrique throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Henrique looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Henrique throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henrique throws a solid leg kick but Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henrique.
Henrique throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Henrique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Henrique tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alves smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henrique throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Alves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Alves lands.
Henrique gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henrique pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Henrique swinging wildly here.
Henrique throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves darts in trying to clinch
and Henrique counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henrique escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henrique swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henrique swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henrique!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henrique is not content to let Alves control the position.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henrique wants to control but Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alves stalling.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Henrique manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Henrique misses the shot to the body.
Henrique closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alves quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Henrique there.
Henrique working Alves over with strikes.
Henrique looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alves looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Henrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Henrique throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Pedro Henrique seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alves tries to clinch but Henrique moves out of range.
A punch combination from Henrique misses.
Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Alves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henrique throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alves counters with a stiff right hand.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown. Henrique tries to sprawl out of it but Alves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henrique manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique looks to throw a body kick
and Alves counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henrique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves clinches with his opponent.
Henrique breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves takes the fight into the clinch.
Henrique is trying to drag Alves to the mat but Alves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves tries to clinch there but Henrique circles away.
Henrique takes the fight into the clinch.
Alves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henrique.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Henrique fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henrique fails to land with a series of punches.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henrique.
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves thows a huge punch but Henrique dodges it nicely.
Henrique makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henrique.
Henrique is pulling down on Alves's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henrique keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Henrique has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henrique wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Alves wants to control from the top but Henrique keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henrique is on top in guard.
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.
Henrique slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Henrique is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alves's shoulder. That is not cool.
Alves is trying to buck Henrique off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Henrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henrique has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Henrique!
A victorious Pedro Henrique 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 Waki Sashi (ranked 5863 p4p, 295 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 5485 p4p, 281 weight class). Sashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guano Apes - Big in Japan . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waki Sashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Sashi.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Sashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Sashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sashi looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sashi takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Sashi misses with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Sashi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Sashi back against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sashi controls the action.
Sashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Sashi.
Sashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sashi misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Sashi's ribcage. Sashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Sashi tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Sashi throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Sashi misses with the head strike.
Sashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Sashi fails to land.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sashi.
Sashi blocking some punches.
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
A short left from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Sashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Sashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Sashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sashi moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab.
Sashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Sashi strikes.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sashi moves out of range.
Sashi tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sashi.
As Sashi backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sashi manages to avoid it all.
Sashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sashi.
Bob Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Sashi misses its intended target.
Sashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sashi circles away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sashi moves away
and Sashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Sashi has control of the leg.
Sashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johnson dominated that 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.
Sashi swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Bob Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Sashi.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sashi stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sashi has double underhooks.
Sashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sashi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Sashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sashi misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Sashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Sashi into the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Sashi.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Sashi tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sashi tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Sashi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sashi takes a shot to the head.
Sashi is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sashi has his back to the cage.
Sashi just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sashi is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sashi has his back to the cage.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sashi backwards.
Sashi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Sashi back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sashi trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Bob Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sashi can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Sashi stalls.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson pushes Sashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sashi controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Waki Sashi.
Sashi throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Sashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Sashi misses.
Johnson with a jab.
Sashi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Sashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson rushes Sashi with punches - Sashi moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Sashi goes down! Johnson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Johnson!
Bob Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ryzon (ranked 4755 p4p, 431 weight class) and Michael Padrone (ranked 8583 p4p, 580 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Padrone!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryzon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Padrone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryzon's guard.
Padrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Padrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Padrone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Padrone postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padrone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryzon is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padrone clinches up against the cage.
Ryzon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Padrone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Padrone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryzon being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon stands up over Padrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Padrone is trying to control the position but Ryzon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padrone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryzon has passed into half guard!
Padrone manages to get to full guard.
Ryzon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Padrone is proving hard to escape from.
Ryzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Padrone looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon wants to get up but he can't break Padrone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Padrone looking for a guillotine here but Ryzon defends easily.
Ryzon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Padrone has wrist control.
Padrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Padrone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryzon uses it to pass to side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Padrone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination.
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Padrone being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Padrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryzon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryzon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryzon!
Ryzon controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Padrone tries to improve position but can't.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Padrone is trying to get back to 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.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy.
Ryzon wants to get back to his feet.
Padrone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ryzon jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Padrone is looking for a sweep.
Padrone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padrone's head.
Ryzon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Padrone.
Ryzon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Padrone sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryzon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryzon looking to control.
Padrone looking to pass the guard.
Ryzon looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon is trying to keep Padrone in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Ryzon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination.
Ryzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padrone did well to prevent Ryzon getting side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Padrone tries to get to full guard but Ryzon has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Padrone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Padrone.
Padrone is looking for a triangle but Ryzon pushes his legs off easily.
Ryzon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Padrone's guard.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Padrone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Padrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Padrone tries for a kimura but Ryzon is defending well.
Ryzon is looking to regain half guard here but Padrone keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon struggling a bit here.
Padrone advances to mount.
Padrone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryzon wants to hold on but Padrone pushes him away.
Padrone tries to control but Ryzon wriggling away.
Ryzon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Padrone goes for an armbar but Ryzon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryzon.
Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Padrone is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryzon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Padrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryzon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ryzon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 3115 p4p, 348 weight class) and Alexander White (ranked 24267 p4p, 832 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
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, Alexander White!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a double jab
letting Reign counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Reign.
Reign throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White looks winded!
White walks into a left hand.
Reign works the jab nicely.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reign finish him?!
White is rocked!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wilboogie Bur (ranked 6388 p4p, 532 weight class) and Leo Murray (ranked 5423 p4p, 467 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wilboogie Bur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bur tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bur checks a leg kick nicely.
Bur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bur blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Murray misses with a double jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murray 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.
Bur drops his hands momentarily and Murray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray scores with a leg kick.
Bur wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Bur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Bur lands but Murray takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Bur's front leg but catches the back leg as Bur tries to avoid it.
Murray ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bur wants to clinch.
Bur tried to score with a low kick but Murray checks it.
Bur wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Bur avoids the head kick by Murray.
Bur blocks a head kick by Murray.
Bur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bur tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a head kick but Bur moves out of range.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bur feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bur.
Bur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bur wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a good, hard body kick but Bur shrugs it off.
Bur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bur.
Murray swings for the body but Bur moves out of range.
Leo Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bur misses with a double jab.
Bur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murray.
Murray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bur has been working on his balance at Hard Knocks Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Murray.
Murray throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murray throws a nice head kick!
Bur wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Bur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murray leaves Bur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilboogie Bur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bur avoids the head kick by Murray.
Leo Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bur blocks the body kick.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick
and Bur counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bur tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murray.
Bur wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bur tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bur feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray tries a low kick but Bur avoids it.
Bur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bur tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Murray throws a one two combo.
Bur is looking to clinch.
Leo Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Bur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBur.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a body punch but Bur moves out of range.
Bur tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Bur tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bur moves away from the strike by Murray.
Bur tries to clinch up.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bur rather than just go for the knockout.
Bur tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
As Bur backs off Murray throws a huge counter combo but Bur manages to avoid it all.
Wilboogie Bur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Bur is out of range.
Bur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murray throws a combination. Bur tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Murray tenderised Bur's leg. Bur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bur shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murray napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Murray throws a wild body kick that Bur sees coming a mile off.
As Murray looks to move away, Bur throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
Bur throws a chopping leg kick but Murray manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murray lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Bur blocks the low kick.
Bur feinted with a counter takedown.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bur eats them both and turns towards Murray to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bur moves away.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Bur is just out of range.
Bur throws a head kick that misses.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray throws a series of punches but Bur avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bur tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bur with a body shot.
Bur swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Bur tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murray is looking to land body kicks.
Bur blocks a head kick by Murray.
Bur wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bur walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murray.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Bur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bur tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Bur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bur off to one side.
Bur closes the distance and clinches up with Murray, looking for a takedown. Bur pushes Murray against the cage but Murray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bur avoids the body shot from Murray.
Bur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bur wants to clinch
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Bur will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bur tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray lands with a kick to the temple. Bur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Murray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray looks to land a body kick but Bur moved away.
Bur wants to clinch.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bur blocks a head kick by Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Murray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murray misses with a head kick.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bur shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilboogie Bur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Bur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bur dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Bur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Bur throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bur throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Murray throws a sloppy body shot
and Bur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Murray. Those never looked like landing.
As Murray looks to move away, Bur throws a big counter combo but Murray just gets out of the way.
Wilboogie Bur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Murray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liu Bei (ranked 3655 p4p, 446 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 4409 p4p, 511 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Liu Bei!
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, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez misses with a straight right.
A jab from Benavidez misses.
Bei attempts a counter takedown but Benavidez avoids it well and moves away.
Bei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bei misses with a head kick.
Benavidez wants to counter the offense by Bei and move into the clinch position.
Bei has Benavidez up against the cage in a clinch.
Benavidez throws a punch but it's blocked by Bei.
Bei with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benavidez avoiding damage as Bei throws knees to the body.
Bei trying to land knees to the body.
Bei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Nice elbow from Bei.
Bei lands a nice elbow.
Bei landing knees 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!
Bei can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benavidez.
Benavidez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benavidez's face.
It looks like Roy Benavidez has been cut.
Bei swings wildly with an uppercut but Benavidez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez has Bei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benavidez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bei lands an elbow just above Benavidez 's eye.
Bei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benavidez manages to pull guard.
Benavidez has his foot on Bei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bei works his way back into a safe position though.
Bei is sitting in close to Benavidez's body. Benavidez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bei is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bei is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Benavidez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Benavidez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 4745 p4p, 245 weight class) and Sunny Day (ranked 2526 p4p, 132 weight class). Sunny Day is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sunny Day!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day slips under a jab from Chistov.
Day thuds a left hand into Chistov's body.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chistov misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a left to the body.
Day walks into a straight right hand from Chistov.
Day comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chistov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Chistov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chistov moves out of range of the strikes.
Chistov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chistov scores with a jab. Day acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chistov clobbers Day with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Chistov misses.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chistov.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chistov lands with a good body shot.
Day jabs Chistov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chistov.
Chistov throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Chistov lands a jab to the nose.
Chistov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Day looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day misses the jab.
Chistov slips a jab from Day.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chistov.
Day throws a right hand that Chistov ducks under and follows up with a left that Chistov also avoids with ease.
Chistov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Boyz II Men in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Day misses.
Chistov misses with an uppercut.
Chistov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Day cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chistov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
A big left from Chistov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Chistov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Chistov.
Chistov ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day is trying to get an arm triangle but Chistov is defending well.
Chistov struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day tries for a kimura but Chistov is defending well.
Day slows the pace down.
Chistov struggling a bit here.
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chistov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Day is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chistov tries to reverse the position but Day maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day controlling from the full mount.
Chistov is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control but Chistov is having none of it.
Chistov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chistov is squirming around, avoiding Day's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day avoids the attempt from Chistov to control.
Day prevents Chistov from getting the reversal.
Day can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chistov is looking to escape.
Day takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day dominated that round.
That's time! Chistov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chistov slips a jab from Day.
Chistov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Day uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chistov has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chistov. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Chistov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day lands a right hook to the body.
Day is looking to clinch.
Chistov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Chistov misses the target.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chistov.
Good standup being displayed there by Chistov as he connects with a hook.
Chistov scores with a punch to the head.
Day takes a swing at Chistov's ribcage but misses.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Chistov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Chistov's shoulder, as Chistov tries to avoid the shot.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Chistov is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chistov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day throws a hook but Chistov blocks it.
Chistov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Chistov misses.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Day throws out the jab.
Day misses with a hook.
Day stuns Chistov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chistov staying out of range there.
Day missing with a left hand there. Chistov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab, jab by Day - just one landing.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Chistov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chistov throws a body shot but no joy.
Day throws a big shot that misses.
Day jabs Chistov right on the nose. Chistov blinks but takes it well.
Day takes one to the chin there.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Day! But no joy.
Sunny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day lands a nice hook to Chistov's body. Chistov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chistov swings widly with a right hand
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Chistov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chistov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Chistov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chistov misses.
Chistov throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day looks to throw the jab but Chistov is out of range.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chistov throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Chistov misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Day misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Chistov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Day throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chistov on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov slips a straight right by Day.
Nice defenses there by Chistov.
Day slips under a jab.
Day clobbers Chistov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chistov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
Day misses with a straight right.
Chistov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
A jab from Day finds it's way through Chistov's defenses.
Chistov misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day lands a nice hook to Chistov's body. Chistov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Chistov.
Chistov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Chistov.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Stanislav Chistov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chistov blocks a jab.
Chistov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Chistov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chistov throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chistov.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chistov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Day.
Chistov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chistov slips a jab from Day.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Chistov moves out of range as Day strikes.
It looked like Chistov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Chistov misses with an uppercut.
Day thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day throws a jab when Chistov was well out of range.
Chistov avoids the body shot from Day.
Nice defenses there by Chistov.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Chistov misses its target.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Chistov slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day 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! This is the final round!
Chistov slips under a jab.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chistov takes a swing at Day's ribcage but misses.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chistov.
Chistov avoids the body shot from Day.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chistov.
Day scores with a body shot.
Day throws a hook but Chistov blocks it.
Chistov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chistov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chistov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Day misses with a hook.
Day lands a jab to Chistov's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Chistov.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Chistov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Day lunges at Chistov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chistov's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Chistov moves out of range of the strikes.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chistov.
Chistov jabs at Day's body.
Chistov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chistov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day throws a right and a left that Chistov avoids nicely.
Chistov throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chistov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chistov throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Chistov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Day moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day scores with the left hand. Chistov knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanislav Chistov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chistov.
Day swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Day drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chistov throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chistov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Day.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Chistov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chistov ducks right into an uppercut from Day.
Chistov scores with a nice strike.
Chistov throws a big shot that misses.
Day tests Chistov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chistov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chistov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Chistov.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chistov.
Chistov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chistov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Chistov loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day cracks a nice hook into Chistov's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Day fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chistov to the ground. Day is now in Chistov's guard.
Chistov is pulling down on Day's head to control his posture.
Chistov has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
Day slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chistov has his hands on Day's head, controlling the position.
Day must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Day passes into half guard.
Day is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Day blocks the strikes from Chistov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Day!
After winning the bout, Sunny Day thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 2298 p4p, 73 weight class) and Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 3894 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bush circles away.
Skrarski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Bush's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Skrarski is proving a slippery customer.
Bush 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.
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skrarski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush 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.
Skrarski drops back looking for a leg! Bush is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bush manages to kick Skrarski off! Skrarski jumps back into Bush's guard.
Bush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bush tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarski trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush keeping full guard, as Skrarski tries to pass.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skrarski throws a big elbow that misses.
Skrarski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skrarski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skrarski trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skrarski lands a couple of digs.
It looks like George Bush has been cut.
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.
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Skrarski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skrarski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skrarski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bush is trying to control the position but Skrarski postures up.
Skrarski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skrarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrarski told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush can't keep his opponent in guard - Skrarski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skrarski seems to be working for a kimura but Bush defends the submission attempt.
Bush throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bush is doing well to control the position and prevent Skrarski from advancing to side control.
Skrarski is looking to advance position but Bush won't allow it.
Skrarski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bush!
Skrarski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
George Bush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bush is looking to improve his position but Skrarski isn't that keen on the idea.
Bush tries to hold on but Skrarski postures up.
Skrarski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bush can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarski lands a big elbow.
Jeez, George Bush's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Bush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gabriel Skrarski!
A relieved looking Gabriel Skrarski 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Athanas (ranked 677 p4p, 19 weight class) and Gjalund Saltsage (ranked 2412 p4p, 79 weight class). Athanas's entrance music is Avatar-Torn Apart. A fine choice. Gjalund Saltsage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjalund Saltsage!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athanas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Athanas connects with an inside leg kick.
Athanas cracks a nice hook into Saltsage's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saltsage. Athanas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Athanas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Athanas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saltsage throws a right hand that misses
and Athanas counters with a nice body shot.
Athanas throws a low kick, looking for Saltsage's leg but Saltsage calmly moves out of range.
Athanas thuds a left hand into Saltsage's body.
Athanas connects with an inside leg kick.
Saltsage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Athanas to score with a decent uppercut.
Saltsage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Athanas counters with a right hand to the body.
Saltsage looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Athanas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saltsage misses with a left hand
and Athanas counters with a right hand to the body.
Athanas scoring well with a low kick there.
Athanas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saltsage.
Athanas throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athanas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Athanas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saltsage momentarily.
Athanas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saltsage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Athanas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Athanas misses with a body kick.
Athanas lands a jab.
We've been informed that Saltsage has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Athanas lunges at Saltsage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saltsage's hand.
Athanas lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Athanas tenderised Saltsage's leg. Saltsage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saltsage moves out of range of the leg kick from Athanas.
A little jabbing left from Saltsage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saltsage lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Athanas.
Athanas thuds a left hand into Saltsage's body.
Saltsage clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage has a couple of punches blocked by Athanas.
Athanas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Athanas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Athanas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Athanas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Athanas throws a punch but it's blocked by Saltsage.
Athanas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athanas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Athanas.
Athanas tries a body shot but Saltsage blocks it.
Athanas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Saltsage.
Athanas has a couple of punches blocked by Saltsage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Athanas.
Athanas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Athanas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Athanas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saltsage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Athanas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athanas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Athanas.
Still in the clinch, Athanas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Athanas lands with a light punch inside.
Saltsage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Athanas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Athanas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Athanas.
Athanas tries to throw a body punch but Saltsage avoids it by throwing Athanas back against the cage.
Athanas pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Saltsage out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas retains his super heavyweight title!
Ajax Athanas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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