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Angry Birds War 74 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Law (ranked 23421 p4p, 381 weight class) and Demitrious Johnson (ranked 7875 p4p, 308 weight class). Demitrious Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Law circles away easily
and Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Law gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Law.
Law controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Law trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law scoring with punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to control Law's posture but Law avoids it.
Law is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law working away.
Law creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Law postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Law decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Law keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Law.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson 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.
Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Law looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Law has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Law knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Law can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Law pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Law postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Law is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Law should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Law should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demitrious Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald J Trump (ranked 7873 p4p, 738 weight class) and Joseph Barney (ranked 9148 p4p, 776 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald J Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Barney!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trump is looking to clinch but Barney is avoiding it.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump tries to clinch there but Barney circles away.
Trump wants to clinch
and Barney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trump wants to clinch.
Trump tries to clinch there but Barney circles away.
Barney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to clinch up but Barney circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump moves away from the strike by Barney.
Trump tries to clinch
and Barney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Donald J Trump has been cut.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Barney.
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barney misses with a hook.
Barney throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Barney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump wants to clinch up but Barney keeps it at a distance.
Barney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trump at a distance.
Trump is looking to clinch but Barney is avoiding it.
It seemed like Barney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barney lands the left hand.
Barney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barney throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donald J Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barney misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Barney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barney swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Barney throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Barney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch but Barney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump rushes Barney and presses him up against the cage.
Barney scores with a hook to the body.
Trump lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Barney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Barney pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Trump tries to clinch but Barney moves out of range.
Barney looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barney.
Trump tries to clinch up
and Barney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Barney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Barney.
Trump looks to clinch
and Barney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump tries to clinch up but Barney circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Barney.
A shot in the inside from Barney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trump blocks a body shot from Barney.
Barney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Barney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barney.
Barney wants to break free but Trump has control.
Barney prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Barney manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Trump fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trump steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barney.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump moves to clinch but Barney breaks away
and Barney counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Barney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald J Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trump staying out of range there.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barney! But no joy.
Trump moves out of range as Barney strikes.
Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Trump works on Barney's body with a couple of short punches.
Barney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump tries to clinch up.
Barney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trump.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trump darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barney to counter with a crisp jab.
Barney misses with a hook to the body
and Barney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.
Barney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump moves in looking to clinch but Barney pushes him off.
Barney throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barney counters with a straight that turns Trump's legs to rubber! Barney pushes forward with more strikes and Trump goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Barney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 6582 p4p, 623 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 5472 p4p, 558 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyazaki misses with a leg kick
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trump 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.
Good work by Trump as he checks the leg kick.
Miyazaki throws a leg kick but Trump checks it.
Miyazaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miyazaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyazaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Miyazaki is predictable there
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miyazaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Miyazaki closes the distance but Trump moves to the side
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miyazaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump lands a slapping body shot.
Miyazaki shoots and misses
and Trump counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miyazaki is breathing heavily.
Trump connects with a body shot.
Trump with a hook.
A head kick misses from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump rushes Miyazaki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Miyazaki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Trump piles on the pressure and Miyazaki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander White (ranked 23406 p4p, 745 weight class) and Marcos Machado (ranked 5094 p4p, 543 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Machado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White fails with a takedown attempt.
And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.
Machado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machado winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado 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.
Machado takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
White wants to control but Machado passes easily into half guard.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
White wants to control but Machado is keeping busy.
Machado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Machado lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Machado is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has hold of Machado's hands but Machado slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Machado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machado lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Machado connects with a nice short shot to White's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Machado 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Machado feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Machado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machado stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machado is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are working up against the cage. White manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Machado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado wants to break the clinch but can't.
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado tries to move into range but White moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.
Alexander White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Machado goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White taking some punishment here, with Machado in his half guard.
Machado is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machado is controlling the pace.
Machado is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Machado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado is controlling the pace.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machado controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to stand back up but Machado manages to pass into side control.
Machado working the head with strikes.
Machado cracks White with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machado working the head with strikes.
Machado scoring with punches from side control.
White is rocked!
A big shot lands for Machado! That's hurt White! Will he recover? Machado fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Machado!
Marcos Machado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Cambridge (ranked 9465 p4p, 344 weight class) and Rafael Mendes (ranked 3653 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinn Cambridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Mendes tries to counter it with a takedown but Cambridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendes doesn't manage to clinch there - Cambridge circles away.
Quinn Cambridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cambridge misses with a leg kick
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cambridge wants to get back to his feet.
Cambridge on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cambridge tries to get out of the position.
Cambridge trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes trying to control the pace.
Cambridge pushes Mendes off looking to stand but Mendes dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cambridge wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cambridge is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambridge is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Cambridge is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cambridge is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes moves out of range of the body kick from Cambridge.
Cambridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mendes.
Cambridge is looking for a counter combo.
Mendes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cambridge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cambridge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cambridge showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
Mendes keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge prevents Mendes from improving his position.
Mendes is staying active underneath Cambridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes wants to control but Cambridge is keeping busy.
Cambridge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Cambridge 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.
Cambridge drives through and clinches with Mendes against the cage.
Cambridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Cambridge circles away easily
and Cambridge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cambridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambridge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendes.
Cambridge throws a head kick that misses.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mendes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cambridge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendes in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge is trying to control but can't.
Cambridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Cambridge is defending well.
Mendes slows the pace down in half guard.
Cambridge is looking to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Mendes is thwarting Cambridge's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cambridge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cambridge has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cambridge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Cambridge dives into Mendes's guard.
Cambridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge being controlled here momentarily.
Cambridge throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Cambridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mendes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cambridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendes controlling Cambridge's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes gets caught napping as Cambridge dives in and scores a takedown. Mendes manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cambridge tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes wants to hit a switch here but Cambridge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendes there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinn Cambridge dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cambridge throws a sloppy head kick and Mendes moves out of range easily.
Cambridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendes, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambridge walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cambridge gets a clinch.
Cambridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cambridge can't break the clinch.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Cambridge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cambridge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cambridge looking to sit in guard and control but Mendes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendes content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambridge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cambridge, not yet.
Mendes stands and throws Cambridge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cambridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cambridge prevents Mendes from moving into mount.
Mendes controls the position.
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.
Cambridge tries to buck Mendes off but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Cambridge is defending well.
Cambridge pushes Mendes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambridge is looking to regain half guard here but Mendes keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cambridge is trying to control Mendes's posture but Mendes avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambridge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendes is staying tight to Cambridge's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes is continuing to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quinn Cambridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cambridge, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cambridge walks away with a smile on his face. Mendes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quinn Cambridge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Mendes.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cambridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendes shoots in and drives through. Cambridge sprawls well.
Cambridge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mendes has closed the distance and engaged Cambridge in a clinch.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but Cambridge has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes fails to pull guard.
Mendes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cambridge to keep the fight standing.
Rafael Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinn Cambridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cambridge avoids the elbow strike from Mendes, against the cage.
Cambridge managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cambridge 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinn Cambridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan The Beast (ranked 2878 p4p, 329 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 23318 p4p, 801 weight class). The Beast comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Broken. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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289 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torres's head backwards.
The Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torres.
Torres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Beast fails with the takedown
and Torres moves into the clinch.
The Beast successfully pulls guard.
Torres wants to stand but The Beast is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
Torres wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Beast has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between The Beast's legs - danger averted.
The Beast looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked The Beast up and slammed him! The Beast can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control!
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Beast has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres stands up and beckons The Beast to his feet.
Torres misses with a hook. The Beast ducked under it nicely.
Torres cracks a nice hook into The Beast's ribs.
The Beast lands with a cross.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres throws a shot to the body.
The Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres with a hook.
Torres 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.
Torres feints and as The Beast raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Beast's guard.
Torres working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Beast keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
The Beast had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily.
The Beast escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Beast will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres chips away with some ground and pound.
The Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Beast has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Beast is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Torres postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Torres controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Beast working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
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.
Torres lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Dan The Beast has been cut.
Torres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Beast, up you get!
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Beast is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Torres seems to be looking for submissions.
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres working The Beast over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan The Beast's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torres throws a series of punches but The Beast moves out of range.
Torres throws a hook to the side of The Beast's head but The Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Beast connects with a body shot.
Dan The Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
The Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Beast connects with a looping right hand.
The Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Torres catches The Beast right on the button with a cross.
The Beast throws a big shot that misses.
The Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torres.
The Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps The Beast's head back.
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!
Torres throws a hook but The Beast avoids it easily.
It looked like The Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from The Beast.
The Beast throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Beast moves away from the strike by Torres.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Beast, as that shot connected.
The Beast is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Beast lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres is rocked!
Torres shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Beast is trying to defend but Torres finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres winds up and cracks The Beast with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast trying to control but Torres postures up.
The Beast is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Torres is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres lands a couple of digs.
The Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Beast working a defensive guard here.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres gets to his feet. The Beast looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Beast manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Torres wants to control from the top but The Beast keeps moving.
The Beast looking to control.
The Beast is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Beast is working an open guard so Torres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by The Beast.
The Beast attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
The Beast tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan The Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
Torres stands up and waves to The Beast to follow him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. The Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Beast.
Torres wants to counter the offense by The Beast and move into the clinch position.
The Beast cracks Torres with an open hand slap.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Beast gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Torres counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Beast scores with a decent looking hook.
The Beast scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricco Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dan The Beast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres shoots in and bounces The Beast off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Torres distracts The Beast with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Beast has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
The Beast wants to control position but Torres is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for The Beast here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricco Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 3185 p4p, 420 weight class) and Nigga Blackie (ranked 3919 p4p, 489 weight class). Goncalves comes to the cage accompanied by TAPOUT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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176 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nigga Blackie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackie lands a high kick!
It looks like Dilon Goncalves has been cut.
Blackie throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Goncalves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blackie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blackie wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackie misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Goncalves.
Blackie throws a head kick that misses.
Nigga Blackie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blackie lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Blackie.
Blackie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackie goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blackie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goncalves.
Blackie throws a lazy head kick
and Goncalves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goncalves cracks Blackie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blackie prevents Goncalves from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Blackie's face as Goncalves controls the position.
Goncalves has hold of Blackie's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blackie tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Goncalves cranks the arm and Blackie screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blackie, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dilon Goncalves!
After winning the bout, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Asinen (ranked 5257 p4p, 615 weight class) and Captain Gonza (ranked 1761 p4p, 258 weight class). Gonza has chosen Mononoke Hime as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Asinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Gonza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonza lands a nice looking body shot.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab.
Asinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonza drops Asinen with a huge uppercut! Asinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gonza is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 2418 p4p, 78 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 3677 p4p, 126 weight class). Riverson has chosen J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle as his entrance music. 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Skrarski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riverson avoids it really well and circles away.
Skrarski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riverson quickly recovers to half guard.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson is defending against the submission attempts here by Skrarski.
Riverson is refusing to be controlled, as Skrarski sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skrarski is trying to work for a kimura but Riverson is defending well.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skrarski prevents Riverson from improving his position.
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skrarski pulls his head out easily.
Skrarski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skrarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skrarski.
Skrarski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skrarski.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skrarski.
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.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skrarski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skrarski content to control rather than advance.
Skrarski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skrarski controlling the action here.
Skrarski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riverson is just riding it out for now. Skrarski eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Riverson has hold of Skrarski's hands but Skrarski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skrarski working over Riverson with some ground and pound. Riverson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skrarski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Riverson tries to roll over but Skrarski keeps him under control.
Riverson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Skrarski from controlling successfully.
Riverson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skrarski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riverson looking for a triangle here. Skrarski is fighting it but it looks tight! Riverson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skrarski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Riverson!
An out of breath John Riverson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 2748 p4p, 340 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 2543 p4p, 317 weight class). Test Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ludwig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Two closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ludwig counters with a body kick that stops Two in his tracks momentarily.
Two fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ludwig thuds his shin into the meat of Two's side.
Ludwig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ludwig counter with a right hand.
Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ludwig but Ludwig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two drives through with a takedown into Ludwig's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is fighting to break Ludwig's control of his arms but Ludwig is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ludwig is keeping the position for now.
Ludwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Ludwig, not yet.
Ludwig keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Two wants to pass the guard but Ludwig is keeping the position.
Ludwig is adopting a defensive guard.
Ludwig 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.
Two is looking to pass into half guard but Ludwig pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ludwig is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ludwig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ludwig is one step ahead there.
Ludwig seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Two 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.
Ludwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two working a defensive guard but Ludwig passes into half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Ludwig has control of the leg.
Ludwig is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Two wants to sweep but Ludwig has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
That's time! Ludwig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Two has managed to clinch.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head.
Ludwig crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
A short right from Ludwig.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Two is trying to pull guard but Ludwig has him pressed against the cage.
Two is looking to control Ludwig's arms but Ludwig gets an underhook and turns him. Now Two has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Ludwig.
Ludwig is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ludwig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ludwig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ludwig counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ludwig.
Test Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Two tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ludwig manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Two tries for a takedown but Ludwig circles away easily
and Ludwig counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two is breathing heavily.
Ludwig buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Two walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Two tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludwig paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Two closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Two swings around for an armbar but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Two's guard.
Ludwig sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ludwig is aware though and is defending well.
Ludwig controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two working for submissions but it's allowed Ludwig to get to half guard.
Two looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Two is looking to get back to full guard here but Ludwig has managed to pass to side control instead.
Two tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ludwig has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Two's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Two looking for a sweep but Ludwig has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Two is looking to get to half guard.
Two sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ludwig seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two moves into full guard.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Two looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Two working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ludwig has passed into half guard!
Two looking for subs from the bottom but Ludwig mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Two doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Two tries to clinch
and Ludwig counters with a thumping low kick.
Two on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ludwig as Two shoots in.
Two drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ludwig has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Ludwig takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ludwig finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.
Ludwig thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Two if he has to take too many more of those.
Two takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ludwig tries to avoid it but Two manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ludwig to the ground. Ludwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Ludwig was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sven Ludwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Ludwig digs a good hook to Two's body.
Nice shot by Ludwig.
Sven Ludwig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a big head kick that sends Two tumbling to the mat! Ludwig takes a step backwards and waves Two back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A good leg kick by Ludwig.
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Two backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
That has opened up Test Two's cut even more.
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Two is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ludwig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Ludwig taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig lands a body punch.
Ludwig lands a nice knee to the body.
Ludwig connects with a nasty looking knee right to Two's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Two jumps guard but Ludwig stands there with Two around his waist. Two gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ludwig crunches a lovely knee into Two's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Ludwig.
Ludwig pushes Two back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludwig lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Ludwig is working Two over against the cage.
Ludwig lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ludwig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Ludwig manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two takes a shot to the head.
Ludwig lands a left hand.
The cut above Test Two's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Two takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ludwig with a knee to the head.
Two is rocked!
Ludwig scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to pull guard but Ludwig won't allow it.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ludwig works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludwig.
A left hand lands to the body for Ludwig.
Two takes a shot to the head.
Ludwig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Two is looking to clinch.
Ludwig scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Ludwig.
Two takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Two has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ludwig.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ludwig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig cracks Two with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ludwig lands a jab to Two's midsection.
Ludwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ludwig.
Two wants to clinch but Ludwig slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Two tries to clinch but Ludwig moves away
and Ludwig counters with a nice low kick that buckles Two's knee momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ludwig - that will leave a mark!
Two's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Two takes one on the button.
Two shoots for a takedown but Ludwig saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ludwig jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ludwig lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ludwig cracks Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Test Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludwig fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ludwig 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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