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ABW 119 OByrne - Fonseca PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Harada (ranked 21827 p4p, 283 weight class) and Harold Shermann (ranked 21823 p4p, 266 weight class). Harada comes into the arena with M83 'Midnight City' blaring out of the sound system. Shermann has chosen Nirvana - Dumb as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takashi Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Shermann!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shermann! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Shermann is rocked!
It looks like Harold Shermann has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shermann has eaten all the pies!
Harada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shermann is still in real trouble! Can Harada finish him?
Harada drops back looking for a leg! Shermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shermann manages to kick Harada off! Harada jumps back into Shermann's guard.
Harada throws a big elbow that misses.
Harada drops back looking for a leg! Shermann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shermann manages to kick Harada off! Harada jumps back into Shermann's guard.
Harada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harada throwing strikes but missing.
Shermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Shermann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harada gets caught napping as Shermann dives in and scores a takedown. Harada manages to retain guard.
Harada keeping moving, preventing Shermann from controlling successfully.
Shermann lands a couple of digs.
Shermann preventing the sweep.
Shermann wants to control from the top but Harada keeps moving.
Harada wants to get back to his feet but Shermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harada trying to control the position.
Harada can't keep his opponent in guard - Shermann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada wants to get back to full guard.
Shermann prevents Harada from standing back up.
Harada is trying to get back to full guard.
Shermann is keen to just control but Harada is a slippery customer.
Harada on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harada tries to get out of the position.
Harada tries to kick Shermann off but Shermann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harada waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Shermann. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Shermann to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Harada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harada tries to stand but Shermann is controlling from the bottom.
Harada throwing strikes but missing.
Shermann is looking for a triangle but Harada pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada postures up in Shermann's guard and throws a big left but Shermann blocks it.
Harada lands a couple of digs.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Shermann.
Shermann keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Harada distracts Shermann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada 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.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harada's guard.
Shermann stops Harada from standing up.
Harada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shermann works over Harada with some ground and pound from guard.
Harada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shermann manages to pass to side control.
Harada is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shermann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harada keeps working.
Harada is trying to stand back up but Shermann is controlling him
Shermann trying to control the action but Harada is working from the bottom.
Harada tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harada regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Harada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shermann is controlling him.
Shermann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Shermann's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harada gets a double leg takedown into Shermann's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harada wants to control from the top but Shermann keeps moving.
Harada stopping the sweep attempt from Shermann.
Shermann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harada.
Shermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shermann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harada trying to control here.
Harada misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harold Shermann has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shermann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harada striking from half guard on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shermann 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.
Harada throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Harada gets full guard.
Shermann won't allow Harada to get back to his feet.
Harada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Harada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shermann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shermann was covering up waiting for the punch and Harada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shermann controls Harada momentarily but Harada frees himself.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shermann with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Harada can't handle though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shermann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harada defends well.
Shermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harada lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That has opened up Harold Shermann's cut even more.
Harada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shermann has his foot on Harada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harada works his way back into a safe position though.
Harada postures up in Shermann's guard and throws a big left but Shermann blocks it.
Harada trying to control but Shermann is working from the bottom.
Harada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shermann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harada is posturing up here but Shermann has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harada tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harada has to tap! Slick submission there by Shermann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Shermann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Harutyunyan (ranked 9359 p4p, 641 weight class) and Earl Lee Grace (ranked 3776 p4p, 373 weight class). Harutyunyan comes to the cage accompanied by Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tigran Harutyunyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Earl Lee Grace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Grace catches Harutyunyan right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Grace tenderised Harutyunyan's leg. Harutyunyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grace clinches up against the cage.
Harutyunyan blocks an uppercut.
Grace misses with the head strike.
Grace blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Grace fails to land.
Nice body punch from Grace.
Grace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harutyunyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harutyunyan.
A nice left hand lands by Grace.
Grace has a couple of punches blocked by Harutyunyan.
A head punch on the inside from Harutyunyan fails to land.
Harutyunyan breaks from the clinch.
Harutyunyan throws a hook to the side of Grace's head but Grace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harutyunyan sets himself, and Grace steps forward looking for the clinch! Harutyunyan avoids it this time.
Grace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harutyunyan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harutyunyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harutyunyan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grace ducks under a wild hook from Harutyunyan.
Grace slips a straight right by Harutyunyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harutyunyan finds it's way round the side to connect with Grace's head.
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Harutyunyan throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harutyunyan misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harutyunyan. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grace tries to counter with a clinch but Harutyunyan shakes him off and moves away.
Grace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harutyunyan.
Grace moves away from the strike by Harutyunyan.
Harutyunyan misses with a shot to the body
and Grace counters with a stiff right hand.
Harutyunyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooh!!! Harutyunyan has knocked Grace down with a huge combo! Harutyunyan steps away and waves a wobbly Grace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Grace is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace looks for the body kick but Harutyunyan saw that one coming.
Grace is still on wobbly legs! Can Harutyunyan finish him?
Harutyunyan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Grace's jaw. Grace's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Harutyunyan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Harutyunyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tigran Harutyunyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 3652 p4p, 401 weight class) and Donall Doyle (ranked 22548 p4p, 719 weight class). Valur's entrance music is David Bowie - Let's Dance. A fine choice. 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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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilbert Valur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donall Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valur changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to avoid it but Valur manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Doyle to the ground. Doyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Doyle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valur drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valur stops Doyle from standing up.
Doyle keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valur pushing down on Doyle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valur decides to return to a standing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doyle to the ground. Valur is now in Doyle's guard.
Valur is pushing down on Doyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Doyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Valur has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valur maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Doyle could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valur has cracked it and Doyle is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilbert Valur!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ebbitt (ranked 8936 p4p, 641 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 1290 p4p, 173 weight class). Ebbitt's entrance music is DMX-Ain't No Sunshine. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Ebbitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull is looking to slow Ebbitt down with leg kicks.
Turnbull thumps Ebbitt with a low kick.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with an open hand slap.
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ebbitt gets tackled into the cage by Turnbull. Turnbull maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebbitt has Turnbull pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turnbull manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donk. Turnbull catches Ebbitt right on the button with a cross.
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!
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ebbitt throws a head kick but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebbitt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turnbull.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ebbitt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turnbull is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a head kick. Ebbitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ebbitt tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the body.
Ebbitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull jabs Ebbitt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Turnbull is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ebbitt rather than just go for the knockout.
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt throws a body kick that misses.
Turnbull flicks out a counter leg kick but Ebbitt steps away.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ebbitt's hands.
Ebbitt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebbitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull works Ebbitt's body with a nice hook.
Ebbitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turnbull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ebbitt misses with a two punch combination.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebbitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Turnbull avoids it well.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebbitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebbitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebbitt.
Ebbitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ebbitt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turnbull 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.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebbitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ebbitt swinging wildly here.
Ebbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ebbitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt misses with a kick to the body.
Ebbitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body. Ebbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ebbitt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebbitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebbitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Ebbitt down.
Turnbull clinches with his opponent.
Ebbitt wants to take the fight to the mat but Turnbull manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ebbitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ebbitt takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull is pressed up against the cage. Ebbitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turnbull down to the mat. Turnbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ebbitt is breathing heavily.
Ebbitt walks into a stiff left hand from Turnbull.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull thuds a left hand into Ebbitt's body.
Ebbitt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.
Turnbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebbitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebbitt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turnbull after a bit of a struggle.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with a nice body shot.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull stops a takedown attempt from Ebbitt.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Ebbitt's ribcage. Ebbitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ebbitt can't get the takedown.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Turnbull lands an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Turnbull 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.
Turnbull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebbitt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ebbitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Ebbitt.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ebbitt.
Ebbitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnbull lands the left hand.
Turnbull closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Ebbitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebbitt's gas tank.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Ebbitt goes for a takedown attempt but Turnbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull lands a jab to Ebbitt's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Turnbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a front kick.
Ebbitt gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebbitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebbitt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ebbitt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnbull stalks Ebbitt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ebbitt's face. Ebbitt staggers backwards, shaken.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
Ebbitt misses with a double jab
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ebbitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turnbull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebbitt scrambles back to his feet.
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Turnbull does it's job there.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ebbitt tries to land a front kick but Turnbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turnbull throws a series of punches but Ebbitt avoids them all with ease.
Ebbitt takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
Turnbull cracks Ebbitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Ebbitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Turnbull slams his shin into Ebbitt's torso.
Ebbitt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turnbull can pounce on him.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt is looking to land body kicks.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Turnbull lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ebbitt takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ebbitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull connects with a jab.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Turnbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnbull also avoids with ease.
Ebbitt throws a right hand that Turnbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Turnbull also avoids with ease.
Turnbull steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebbitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Turnbull.
A good leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ebbitt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Ebbitt misses.
Nice jab there from Turnbull.
Turnbull moves into range and clinches up with Ebbitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebbitt backwards.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Ebbitt tries to pull guard but Turnbull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ebbitt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turnbull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Ebbitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnbull is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ebbitt is rocked!
Ebbitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A short left from Turnbull.
Oh Ebbitt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Ebbitt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ebbitt's gas tank.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull is working Ebbitt over against the cage.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
Ebbitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ebbitt to his knees! Turnbull keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roderick Turnbull!
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, we all win, We all lose. Its how you respond that matters...I need to spend time with my kids, get wasted and get in the gym'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Halen (ranked 3251 p4p, 404 weight class) and Alexander Gustafson (ranked 3217 p4p, 399 weight class). Alexander Gustafson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vlad Halen's chin.
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222 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Halen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson lands with a cross.
Halen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gustafson is just out of range.
Halen misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustafson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halen slips a jab and a cross from Gustafson.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafson. Those never looked like landing.
Halen throws a wild body kick that Gustafson sees coming a mile off.
Halen swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gustafson checks a leg kick.
Gustafson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gustafson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gustafson lands a nice shot that snaps Halen's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gustafson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gustafson lands with an uppercut that bounces Halen off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halen throws a hook but Gustafson avoids it easily.
Gustafson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Halen's head coaches at Destroyer MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Gustafson blocks the leg kick.
Gustafson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson looks to throw the jab but Halen is out of range.
Gustafson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halen tries to clinch up but Gustafson circles away and keeps his distance.
Halen throws a looping overhand right but Gustafson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustafson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halen.
Gustafson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Halen misses with a jab to the body
and Gustafson counters with a takedown into 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.
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gustafson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halen is looking for a sweep.
Gustafson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson trying to control the position but Halen is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halen is trying to control Gustafson's posture but Gustafson avoids it.
Gustafson trying to control the action but Halen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Halen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson scoring with punches from side control.
Gustafson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gustafson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gustafson cracks Halen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Halen is trying to improve his position.
Halen wants to control but Gustafson postures up.
Halen is looking for a sweep.
Halen is being controlled here.
Halen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halen trying to control here.
Gustafson wants to take a breather but Halen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halen is in trouble now - Gustafson has advanced to mount!
Halen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafson pulls his head out easily.
Halen tries to get to full guard but Gustafson has control of the leg.
Halen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gustafson is looking for a kimura but Halen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Halen throws a right hand that Gustafson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafson also avoids with ease.
Gustafson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halen.
Gustafson tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustafson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gustafson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halen. Gustafson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halen misses with a two punch combination.
Gustafson tries to bum rush Halen with a series of wild strikes but Halen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halen scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafson circles away.
Vlad Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gustafson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Halen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gustafson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halen lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Gustafson forces his way into half guard.
Gustafson working the head and body with strikes.
Halen is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafson sits in half guard.
Gustafson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gustafson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Halen turns into him and now he's in Gustafson's guard.
Gustafson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Halen rolls with it to try and escape but Gustafson cranks on the arm and Halen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Gustafson!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gustafson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Geisler (ranked 2863 p4p, 319 weight class) and Piotr Boryska (ranked 2360 p4p, 278 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boryska lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boryska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisler circles away quickly and effectively.
Boryska wants to slow Geisler down by chopping away at his legs.
Boryska throws a nice head kick!
Geisler is rocked!
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Boryska - just one landing.
Oh Geisler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boryska darts in looking for a takedown but Geisler gets double underhooks and turns Boryska into the cage.
Geisler is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Boryska releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boryska looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Geisler seems to have got his legs back now.
Geisler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boryska.
It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geisler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Geisler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boryska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Geisler thuds a left hand into Boryska's body.
Boryska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Geisler doesn't seem bothered though.
Piotr Boryska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Boryska. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska tries to bum rush Geisler with a series of wild strikes but Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geisler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Boryska throws a counter combo.
Boryska connects with a high kick.
A combination from Boryska does no damage.
Geisler thumps Boryska with a low kick.
Geisler scores with a hook to the body. Boryska takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boryska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boryska 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.
Geisler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Geisler both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boryska lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler scores with a head kick. Boryska tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Geisler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Boryska does no damage.
Boryska scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Geisler.
As Geisler backs off Boryska throws a huge counter combo but Geisler manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Boryska.
A head kick by Geisler misses
and Boryska counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boryska throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Geisler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boryska staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body
and Boryska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boryska throwing shots but Geisler is blocking nicely.
Boryska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geisler's head.
Geisler is concentrating on defense, preventing Boryska from advancing position.
Boryska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boryska with the ground and pound but Geisler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boryska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Geisler dives on top into guard.
Boryska throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Geisler lands a couple of digs.
Geisler stays in close to Boryska's body and controls the position.
Geisler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska has his foot on Geisler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Geisler works his way back into a safe position though.
Boryska is trying to keep Geisler in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geisler 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.
Boryska wants to sweep but no luck.
Boryska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geisler stopping the sweep attempt from Boryska.
Geisler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boryska trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
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.
Geisler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boryska lands with a nice combination. Geisler backs away looking to recover.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boryska.
Boryska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisler circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geisler throws a series of punches but Boryska avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Geisler.
Boryska misses with a takedown attempt - Geisler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boryska misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska slips under a jab.
Boryska throws a counter combo.
Geisler lands a head shot.
A head kick by Boryska misses
and Boryska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler scores with a leg kick.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boryska misses with a combination
and Geisler counters with a low kick, right behind Boryska 's knee.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Boryska blocks a leg kick.
Boryska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boryska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boryska takes a swing at Geisler's ribcage but misses.
Boryska jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Geisler.
Boryska avoids the head kick by Geisler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Geisler.
Boryska throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Boryska misses with the body kick
and Geisler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by Boryska.
Boryska looks for the body kick but Geisler saw that one coming.
Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boryska.
Geisler lands a high kick!
Boryska is rocked!
Boryska tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Geisler finish him?
A punch combination from Boryska misses.
Boryska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boryska seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geisler.
Geisler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boryska misses with a series of wild punches.
Geisler scores with a push kick.
Boryska chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boryska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boryska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Boryska throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geisler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Geisler misses with a body shot.
Geisler throws a lazy uppercut
and Boryska counters with a series of strikes. Geisler will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boryska is breathing heavily.
Geisler lands a head shot.
Boryska takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Geisler throws a leg kick but Boryska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Geisler cracks a nice hook into Boryska's ribs.
Boryska shoots in for a double leg but Geisler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geisler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boryska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Baron Geisler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boryska checks a leg kick nicely.
Boryska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geisler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Geisler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boryska throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Geisler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boryska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boryska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geisler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Piotr Boryska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geisler works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska tries to land a front kick but Geisler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boryska scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boryska throws a sloppy head kick and Geisler moves out of range easily.
Boryska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Geisler there.
Geisler with a nice cross.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Geisler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boryska checks it well.
Geisler drops Boryska with a beautiful combination! Boryska stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Geisler is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Geisler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
Geisler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Geisler blocks a head kick by Boryska.
A head kick misses from Geisler.
As Geisler backs off Boryska throws a huge counter combo but Geisler manages to avoid it all.
Boryska fails to land with a series of punches.
Boryska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geisler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boryska avoids it.
Boryska is looking to score with low kicks.
Geisler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baron Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Geisler.
Geisler sizes up Boryska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Piotr Boryska's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geisler drops Boryska with a naaaaasty hook - Boryska is in real trouble here! Geisler dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baron Geisler!
An out of breath Baron Geisler 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 936 p4p, 120 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 1748 p4p, 209 weight class). Juan Fonseca told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OByrne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fonseca thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OByrne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fonseca thinking.
Fonseca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OByrne circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OByrne checks a leg kick.
Fonseca throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a solid leg kick but OByrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fonseca.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
OByrne lands a nice shot that snaps Fonseca's head back.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fonseca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Fonseca scores with a sloppy right hand. OByrne should have avoided that one.
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OByrne lands a jab to Fonseca's midsection.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Fonseca.
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fonseca throws out the jab.
Fonseca moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
OByrne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fonseca throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca throws a lazy uppercut
and OByrne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OByrne.
OByrne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
OByrne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonseca's efforts to push away.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fonseca wants to break free but OByrne has control.
OByrne just leaning against Fonseca, taking a breather.
Fonseca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fonseca swings widly with a right hand
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fonseca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a looping right.
Fonseca checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fonseca connects with a jab.
Fonseca throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonseca's sensitive parts.
Fonseca lands a lovely overhand right.
OByrne is rocked!
Fonseca missing with a left hand there. OByrne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fonseca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fonseca throws a right hand that OByrne ducks under and follows up with a left that OByrne also avoids with ease.
Fonseca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OByrne slips a jab from Fonseca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne moves out of range as Fonseca strikes.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fonseca.
OByrne rushes Fonseca and presses him up against the cage.
OByrne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonsecas head.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Fonseca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fonseca is trying to break the clinch but OByrne is controlling him.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by OByrne.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fonseca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OByrne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Fonseca.
OByrne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fonseca lands an impressive looking overhand right. OByrne doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fonseca cracks OByrne with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! OByrne falls to his knees and Fonseca doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Fonseca!
Juan Fonseca is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 1648 p4p, 200 weight class) and Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 1013 p4p, 128 weight class). Enitan Arendse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazushi Mizushima's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazushi Mizushima!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizushima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mizushima.
Mizushima throws a solid leg kick but Arendse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mizushima.
A low kick from Mizushima is predictable there
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mizushima throws a body kick that misses.
Mizushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Mizushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mizushima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Mizushima steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arendse. That one must have hurt.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mizushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Mizushima.
Mizushima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizushima.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizushima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Mizushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but Mizushima saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse cracks Mizushima with an open hand slap.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mizushima's sensitive parts.
Arendse goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Mizushima's torso.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mizushima has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Mizushima misses.
Donk. Arendse catches Mizushima right on the button with a cross.
Arendse is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A lazy left from Arendse finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima is looking to land body kicks.
Mizushima staying out of range there.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
Arendse gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizushima backwards.
Arendse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arendse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Arendse controls his hands.
A short right from Arendse.
Mizushima has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arendse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizushima's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizushima.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mizushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Mizushima has Arendse pressed against the cage, preventing Arendse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizushima.
Mizushima misses with a body punch.
Mizushima tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Mizushima working aggressively here.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mizushima avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Mizushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mizushima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mizushima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mizushima misses with some punches.
Mizushima blocks a body shot from Arendse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizushima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizushima.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arendse tries a body shot but Mizushima blocks it.
Mizushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizushima blocks a body shot from Arendse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Mizushima scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizushima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Mizushima misses the body punch
and Arendse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arendse scores with a punch to the head.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mizushima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizushima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mizushima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Mizushima's leg. Mizushima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mizushima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arendse.
Mizushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizushima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mizushima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Mizushima persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizushima moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Mizushima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mizushima moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizushima.
Mizushima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Mizushima throws a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizushima can do to turn this around?
Arendse misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
Arendse lands with a hook. Mizushima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mizushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
Arendse clobbers Mizushima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mizushima misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mizushima moved away.
Mizushima tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizushima scores with a hook to the body. Arendse takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
Mizushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizushima under the eye.
Arendse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mizushima. Mizushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Mizushima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mizushima misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but Mizushima moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mizushima misses with a wild body shot.
Mizushima lands a nice looking body kick.
Mizushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arendse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Mizushima's shoulder, as Mizushima tries to avoid the shot.
Mizushima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mizushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Mizushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Arendse.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a push kick but Mizushima slaps the foot to one side.
Arendse throws a hook but Mizushima blocks it.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mizushima throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Arendse to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Mizushima circles away.
Mizushima avoids the head kick by Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mizushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mizushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as Mizushima controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizushima walks into a stiff left hand from Arendse.
Mizushima misses with a kick to the body.
Mizushima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mizushima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arendse finds it's way round the side to connect with Mizushima's head.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizushima. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizushima tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizushima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizushima misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Mizushima.
Mizushima tries to clinch there but Arendse circles away.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mizushima misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Mizushima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Mizushima jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Arendse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Mizushima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mizushima feints the counter takedown.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mizushima counters by moving into the clinch.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Mizushima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Mizushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizushima tries a low kick but Arendse avoids it.
A big left from Arendse misses.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mizushima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Nice body kick from Mizushima.
Mizushima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mizushima takes one to the chin there.
Mizushima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Arendse. No joy for Mizushima on that attempt.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Mizushima moves away and avoids it.
Mizushima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mizushima gets a takedown into half guard.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse is trying to maintain the position but Mizushima is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Mizushima.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mizushima lands a nice short elbow.
Arendse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mizushima.
Mizushima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arendse's guard.
Kazushi Mizushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arendse's head.
Mizushima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mizushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mizushima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arendse sees it coming and defends easily.
Mizushima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mizushima wants to pass to mount but Arendse is defending the position.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mizushima.
Arendse is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mizushima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mizushima's back!
Arendse has the hooks in. Mizushima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse trying to control.
Arendse is hanging on to Mizushima's back as he tries to escape.
Mizushima rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mizushima tries to roll over but Arendse keeps him under control.
Kazushi Mizushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arendse is trying to control the action in half guard but Mizushima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
Mizushima gets full guard.
Mizushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Mizushima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arendse's guard.
Mizushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arendse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arendse can't keep his opponent in guard - Mizushima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arendse looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazushi Mizushima.
I think Arendse 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 1434 p4p, 73 weight class) and Michael Paine (ranked 1636 p4p, 86 weight class). Michael Paine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paine!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody looks to land a combination but Paine avoids it well.
We've been informed that Paine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nobody throws a head kick that misses.
Nobody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nigel Nobody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paine blocks a head kick by Nobody.
Paine lands with a nice combination. Nobody backs away looking to recover.
Paine swings for the body but Nobody moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nobody misses.
A jab from Paine finds it's way through Nobody's defenses.
Paine scores with a nice head shot.
Nobody is rocked!
Nobody looks up at the clock. Bad move! Paine lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nobody. Paine pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Paine!
Michael Paine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Nigel Nobody had this to say: 'I am Nobody!'.
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