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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Velington Rado (ranked 8820 p4p, 598 weight class) and Hercille Geraldo (ranked 5219 p4p, 476 weight class). Rado has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Velington Rado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hercille Geraldo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rado is breathing heavily.
Rado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geraldo.
Geraldo lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Velington Rado has been cut.
Geraldo has managed to clinch.
Geraldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Geraldo misses its intended target.
Geraldo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geraldo throws out the jab.
Rado really is a fat lump.
Geraldo tries to land a leg kick but Rado saw it coming and moves away.
Geraldo clinches up with Rado and pushes him back against the cage.
Geraldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rado backwards.
Rado is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Geraldo.
Oh Rado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rado working hard to break the clinch.
Geraldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Geraldo lands an elbow inside that Rado shrugs off.
Rado blocks an elbow strike.
Geraldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rado or not.
Geraldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Geraldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geraldo is leaning against Rado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rado avoids the elbow strike from Geraldo, against the cage.
Geraldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Geraldo.
Geraldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geraldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Geraldo tries to bum rush Rado with a series of wild strikes but Rado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geraldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Geraldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Geraldo seems to be looking for submissions.
Rado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Geraldo working over Rado with some ground and pound. Rado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Geraldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Geraldo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Geraldo wants to pass the guard but Rado is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geraldo decides to stand and escape the position.
Geraldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geraldo.
Geraldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Geraldo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rado right on the button. Rado goes down! Geraldo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Geraldo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercille Geraldo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Garbrandt (ranked 4005 p4p, 203 weight class) and Xherdan Shaqiri (ranked 8498 p4p, 389 weight class). Garbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - We Will Rock You. TJ Garbrandt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Xherdan Shaqiri's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Xherdan Shaqiri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaqiri scores with a one two! Garbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garbrandt misses with a left hand
and Shaqiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaqiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaqiri throws a solid leg kick but Garbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shaqiri.
Shaqiri drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Shaqiri wants to control from the top but Garbrandt keeps moving.
Garbrandt keeping full guard, as Shaqiri tries to pass.
Garbrandt keeping moving, preventing Shaqiri from controlling successfully.
Garbrandt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbrandt working for a triangle but Shaqiri defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt controls Shaqiri momentarily but Shaqiri frees himself.
Shaqiri is looking to work some ground and pound but Garbrandt has wrist control.
Shaqiri wants to stand but Garbrandt is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Garbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaqiri scores with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard.
Garbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaqiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaqiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri pushing down on Garbrandt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garbrandt wants to improve his position but Shaqiri is controlling well.
Shaqiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shaqiri is trying to control the action in half guard but Garbrandt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaqiri stalling.
Garbrandt trying to hold on to Shaqiri's head to control him but Shaqiri postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is concentrating on defense, preventing Shaqiri from advancing position.
Garbrandt trying to control here.
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaqiri is thwarting Garbrandt's attempts to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaqiri is keen to just control but Garbrandt is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaqiri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garbrandt to the mat! Garbrandt manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt looking to control.
Garbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaqiri is aware though and is defending well.
Shaqiri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garbrandt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaqiri is aware though and is defending well.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaqiri throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garbrandt keeping moving, preventing Shaqiri from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaqiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xherdan Shaqiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shaqiri throws a wild body kick that Garbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Garbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Shaqiri scores with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard.
Garbrandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaqiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaqiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garbrandt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaqiri passes into half guard.
Garbrandt is looking for a sweep. Shaqiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaqiri is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaqiri prevents Garbrandt from improving his position.
Garbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Shaqiri sits in half guard.
Garbrandt wants to improve his position but Shaqiri is controlling well.
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.
Garbrandt wants to get back to full guard but Shaqiri has mounted him!
Shaqiri is trying to control here but Garbrandt has managed to regain half guard.
Shaqiri wants to take a breather but Garbrandt is having none of it.
Shaqiri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shaqiri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garbrandt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaqiri moves to clinch but Garbrandt breaks away
and Garbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
Shaqiri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbrandt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt lands a body shot.
Garbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaqiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaqiri tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Shaqiri ducks down to avoid it.
Garbrandt lands with a straight right. Shaqiri didn't see that one coming.
Shaqiri tries to clinch there but Garbrandt circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xherdan Shaqiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garbrandt trying to remain calm as Shaqiri controls from the top position.
Garbrandt is looking to regain half guard here but Shaqiri keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaqiri laying and praying for a moment but Garbrandt takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt gets back to full guard.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbrandt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xherdan Shaqiri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaqiri should have avoided that one.
Shaqiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garbrandt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaqiri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shaqiri drives through with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaqiri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shaqiri wants to get up but he can't break Garbrandt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Garbrandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garbrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaqiri.
Garbrandt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garbrandt is pulling down on Shaqiri's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaqiri, at least for the moment.
Garbrandt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaqiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garbrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Shaqiri connects with a body shot that sends Garbrandt's belly button to the back.
Shaqiri gets a takedown into half guard.
Shaqiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garbrandt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shaqiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaqiri prevents Garbrandt from improving his position.
Garbrandt wants to control but Shaqiri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaqiri pulls his head out easily.
Shaqiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaqiri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbrandt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaqiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Garbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garbrandt is trying to control the position but Shaqiri postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Garbrandt keeping full guard, as Shaqiri tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xherdan Shaqiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaqiri has Garbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaqiri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garbrandt!
Garbrandt wants to control but Shaqiri postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaqiri decides to stand back up. Shaqiri steps back and let's Garbrandt get back to his feet.
Shaqiri misses with a combination
and Garbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xherdan Shaqiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shaqiri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xherdan Shaqiri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between One Punchy Punchy (ranked 22658 p4p, 829 weight class) and Robert Whittaker (ranked 9371 p4p, 771 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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185 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Punchy Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchy Punchy pushes Whittaker up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punchy Punchy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Punchy Punchy is pushing Whittaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Whittaker is trying to push Punchy Punchy away but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchy Punchy has Whittaker pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy taking a breather.
Whittaker is trying to break free.
Punchy Punchy is struggling to control the position.
Punchy Punchy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Punchy Punchy is struggling to control the position.
Whittaker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Punchy Punchy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Punchy Punchy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Whittaker is trying to break free.
Whittaker goes for a takedown attempt but Punchy Punchy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Punchy Punchy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Punchy Punchy rushes Whittaker and presses him up against the cage.
Punchy Punchy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Punchy Punchy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whittaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Punchy Punchy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittaker.
One Punchy Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Whittaker.
Whittaker wants to get back to striking at distance but Punchy Punchy won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Punchy Punchy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Punchy Punchy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punchy Punchy stalling in the clinch.
Whittaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchy Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whittaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whittaker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker tries to stall but Punchy Punchy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Punchy Punchy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy has closed the distance and engaged Whittaker in a clinch.
Punchy Punchy controlling the action here for a moment.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Punchy Punchy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Whittaker has had enough of the clinch but Punchy Punchy keeps him there for the moment.
Punchy Punchy slows down the pace here.
Whittaker wants to stall.
Punchy Punchy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whittaker can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Punchy Punchy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Punchy Punchy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Punchy Punchy stalling in the clinch.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Punchy Punchy prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Punchy Punchy is controlling him.
Punchy Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whittaker working hard to break the clinch.
Punchy Punchy blocks an elbow strike.
Punchy Punchy stalling in the clinch.
Whittaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Punchy Punchy.
One Punchy Punchy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Punchy Punchy has Whittaker pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Punchy Punchy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Punchy Punchy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Punchy Punchy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Punchy Punchy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Punchy Punchy stalling against the cage.
Whittaker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy Punchy controlling the action here for a moment.
Whittaker trying to control the position but instead, Punchy Punchy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whittaker into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Punchy Punchy slows down the pace here.
Punchy Punchy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Punchy Punchy is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Punchy Punchy has Whittaker pressed against the cage.
Whittaker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Punchy Punchy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy moves into range and clinches up with Whittaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage.
Whittaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Punchy Punchy has double underhooks.
Punchy Punchy taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Punchy Punchy.
A frustrated look appears on Whittaker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Punchy Punchy stalls.
Whittaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four 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.
Punchy Punchy slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy clinches.
Whittaker is trying to break the clinch but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage.
Punchy Punchy being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punchy Punchy has Whittaker pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Punchy Punchy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Punchy Punchy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Punchy Punchy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deshaun Williams (ranked 3132 p4p, 389 weight class) and Marquan Weatherspoon (ranked 4616 p4p, 529 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Dr. Octagon - Earth People. A fine choice. Weatherspoon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Triumph by: Wu Tang Clan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deshaun Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marquan Weatherspoon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherspoon wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Weatherspoon throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Weatherspoon fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weatherspoon thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Weatherspoon wants to clinch.
Weatherspoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weatherspoon dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Weatherspoon's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Weatherspoon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deshaun Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquan Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon misses with a head kick.
Marquan Weatherspoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weatherspoon wants to clinch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a body kick.
Weatherspoon shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Weatherspoon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deshaun Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weatherspoon looks winded!
Williams digs a good hook to Weatherspoon's body.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Weatherspoon is rocked!
It looks like Marquan Weatherspoon has been cut.
Weatherspoon throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Weatherspoon is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Weatherspoon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a right hand from hell and Weatherspoon is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deshaun Williams!
As Deshaun Williams got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.
Marquan Weatherspoon spoke after the fight, saying 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 2403 p4p, 292 weight class) and James Toby (ranked 2314 p4p, 284 weight class). Zigaman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cameo - Word Up!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Toby's choice of entrance music: Will Smith - The Fresh Prince. 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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32
287 lbs
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34
275 lbs
16 - 12 - 2 |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Toby!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toby throws a series of punches but Zigaman moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toby tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zigaman throws a series of punches but Toby moves out of range.
Zigaman slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Zigaman slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Zigaman moves away from the strike by Toby.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target.
Toby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zigaman.
Zigaman scores with a leg kick.
Toby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zigaman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toby misses with a leg kick
and Zigaman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toby's guard.
Zigaman lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman stopping the sweep attempt from Toby.
Toby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zigaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Toby has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Toby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zigaman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toby controlling his opponent.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position but Toby isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toby tries to control but Zigaman wriggling away.
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.
Toby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zigaman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zigaman tries to reverse the position but Toby maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toby with shots to the head and body - Zigaman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toby controlling the position easily from mount.
Zigaman is trying desperately to improve position.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Toby controlling the pace for now.
Zigaman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby controlling from mount.
Zigaman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zigaman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position but Toby isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaman wants to hold on but Toby pushes him away.
Toby trying to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Toby controlling the position easily from mount.
Zigaman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toby with the ground and pound from mount.
Toby 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.
James Toby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Toby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zigaman tests Toby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toby walks into a stiff left hand from Zigaman.
Toby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toby cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
Toby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zigaman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James Toby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toby misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Toby cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toby sprawls well. Toby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet.
Toby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zigaman counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Toby.
It looked like Zigaman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Zigaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toby takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Toby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toby moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
Toby blocks a low kick nicely.
Toby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zigaman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Toby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Toby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toby.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby misses with a body shot.
Zigaman drives through with a takedown into Toby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Toby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zigaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zigaman misses with a low kick as Toby jumps back.
A slow jab from Toby misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Zigaman. That snapped Toby's head back.
Toby falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zigaman.
Toby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zigaman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zigaman is trying to control. Toby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toby gets back to full guard.
Zigaman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toby pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman advances position into side control!
Toby is looking for a sweep.
Toby can't do much from the bottom here.
Toby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zigaman grinds an elbow into Toby's temple.
Zigaman misses with the ground and pound.
Zigaman advances nicely into full mount.
Toby wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Toby is bucking up trying to escape but Zigaman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Toby working to try and regain half guard.
Zigaman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Toby looks a forlorn figure.
Zigaman avoids the attempt from Toby to control.
Toby is bucking up trying to escape but Zigaman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toby tries to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman landing shots from mount.
Zigaman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Toby tries to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zigaman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toby is desperately trying to improve his position but Zigaman has a good base and remains in mount.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toby working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Toby throws a sloppy head kick
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zigaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Toby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zigaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zigaman is in Toby's guard.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.
Zigaman lands a couple of elbows.
Toby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Toby is adopting a defensive guard.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Toby is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zigaman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toby controls the pace.
Zigaman trying to control the position.
Toby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby is stalling in the full guard.
Toby is pushing down on Zigaman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zigaman is fighting to maintain full guard but Toby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep. Toby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zigaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zigaman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zigaman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman has an active guard here but Toby has managed to pass into half guard.
Zigaman tries to roll over but Toby keeps him under control.
Zigaman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toby's back!
Toby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toby wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Toby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zigaman lands a heavy elbow.
Toby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Toby wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman content just to control the position here.
Zigaman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby gets back to half guard.
Zigaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Toby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Toby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toby wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zigaman 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Post fight, Nova Zigaman took to the microphone: 'Yo' listen Cage... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't think so.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Risley (ranked 2757 p4p, 395 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 4774 p4p, 615 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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177 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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183 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
McLarnin lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Risley.
Risley breaks from the clinch.
Risley looks to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Risley's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Risley throws a head kick that McLarnin semi-blocks.
McLarnin swats away the attempt to clinch by Risley.
Risley clinches up with McLarnin and pushes him back against the cage.
Risley has a couple of punches blocked by McLarnin.
McLarnin told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Risley has McLarnin pushed against the cage.
Risley controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of McLarnin's head.
Risley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risley scores with a one two! McLarnin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McLarnin is rocked!
Risley tests McLarnin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLarnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Risley finish him?
McLarnin looks up at the clock. Bad move! Risley lands a right hand from hell, dropping McLarnin. Risley pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Risley!
A very excited looking Joe Risley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Reyes (ranked 4066 p4p, 464 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 2708 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pele Ronaldo enters the cage!
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287 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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266 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilson Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reyes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ronaldo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reyes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Ronaldo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronaldo prevents Reyes from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to mount his opponent but Reyes defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes is looking to escape.
Reyes tries to kick Ronaldo off in order to stand up. Ronaldo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ronaldo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reyes is avoiding damage well.
Ronaldo wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reyes is avoiding damage well.
Ronaldo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo has hold of Reyes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Reyes seems comfortable defending it but Ronaldo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Reyes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Reyes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ronaldo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pele Ronaldo!
Our winner, Pele Ronaldo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 1460 p4p, 239 weight class) and Trey Lawson (ranked 2923 p4p, 422 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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17 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson misses with a left hand
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo.
Lawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throwing strikes but Lawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Halo 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.
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.
Lawson wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Lawson controls the position from side control.
Halo tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Halo is trying to escape the position but Lawson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo shoots in and bounces Lawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawson pulls Halo in to control the position.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Halo stands and throws Lawson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawson is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it.
Halo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo tries for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Halo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson taking a bit of punishment here - Halo scoring with strikes.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo working away.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Halo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Halo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that second 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.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Trey Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Halo defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Halo tries to counter by clinching up but Lawson breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Lawson takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson with a nice cross.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Lawson throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawson scores with a hook.
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lawson dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo wants to hit a switch here but Lawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there!
Lawson looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Lawson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawson!
Lawson tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Lawson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Lawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawson is holding on for now.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lawson defends it.
Lawson is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Lawson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lawson defending well.
Halo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lawson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo retains his welterweight title!
Arthur Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 2199 p4p, 235 weight class) and Stevie Franchise (ranked 3159 p4p, 310 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Out Go The Lights/ Pat Travers. Franchise has chosen Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franchise is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franchise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Franchise managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
Franchise scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Franchise connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Franchise connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franchise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Franchise throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Franchise's head but Franchise sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franchise unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes slips a jab from Franchise.
Barnes looking to score a takedown here. Franchise is defending well but Barnes drives through and ends up in Franchise's guard.
Franchise wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franchise is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
Franchise pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Franchise throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnes has Franchise up against the cage in a clinch.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Franchise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franchise lands with a good body shot.
Franchise fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Franchise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes prevents Franchise from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchise lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Franchise moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes dives in and grabs Franchise's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franchise pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchise misses with a wild combination.
Franchise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franchise lands a jab to the head.
Franchise fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise scores with a hook.
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franchises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Franchise moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franchise tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Franchise throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Franchise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franchise scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchise, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Franchise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franchise misses with some punches.
Franchise misses with some punches.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franchise lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franchise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Franchise avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes rushes Franchise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franchise is trying to stall.
Barnes prevents Franchise from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Franchise.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes rushes Franchise and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Franchise tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes has Franchise pressed against the cage, preventing Franchise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes avoiding damage.
Our sources have told us that Barnes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Franchise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barnes obliges.
Franchise tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Franchise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
Franchise is breathing heavily.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Franchise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franchise.
Barnes checks a low kick from Franchise.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
Barnes slips under a jab.
As Franchise looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Franchise just gets out of the way.
Barnes scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Franchise does no damage.
Barnes forces Franchise back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franchise backwards.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes prevents Franchise from breaking the clinch.
Barnes is looking to control Franchise's arms but Franchise gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barnes has his back to the cage.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Franchise tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franchise.
Barnes with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Franchise off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchise misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Franchise lands.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franchise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes slips a straight right by Franchise.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Franchise throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Franchise walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Franchise. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes moves out of range as Franchise throws a body kick.
Franchise throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise misses with a straight left.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Franchise's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Franchise seems unphased.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Franchise in a clinch.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Brady Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franchise leaning against his opponent.
Franchise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franchise backwards.
Franchise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franchise lands a right hand.
Barnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Franchise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franchise is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Franchise is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Franchise is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchise can do to turn this around?
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes pounces like a tiger and cracks Franchise with a vicious hook! Franchise is down but not out! Barnes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brady Barnes!
Brady Barnes is the new lightweight champion!
Brady Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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