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ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jackson (ranked 21526 p4p, 556 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 6559 p4p, 482 weight class). Yayi Zinsou is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Zinsou's head back.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson swings for the body but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zinsou drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zinsou is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to control but Zinsou is keeping him busy.
Zinsou wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zinsou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to control the position here.
Jackson prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zinsou is retaining full guard.
Zinsou pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Jackson won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zinsou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zinsou on the side of the head.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zinsou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zinsou off to one side.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Jackson cracks Zinsou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mike Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Zinsou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zinsou has time to react.
A left lands for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zinsou dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Zinsou's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zinsou moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Zinsou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson cracks Zinsou with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zinsou falls to his knees and Jackson 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 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Jackson!
A very excited looking Mike Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 4838 p4p, 462 weight class) and Reggie Grimdal (ranked 5787 p4p, 525 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Kodaline - All I Want. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Grimdal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimdal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimdal has escaped and now he's on top!
Galvao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimdal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galvao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao's coaches at True North Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Grimdal looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grimdal off and has taken his back!
Grimdal is trying to defend against the choke here but Galvao has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Galvao Tightens the hold and Grimdal taps out furiously! Galvao displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Galvao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 7926 p4p, 464 weight class) and Wang Qiang (ranked 2447 p4p, 235 weight class). Wang Qiang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Qiang is predictable there
and Barca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang blocking some punches.
Barca lands a nice uppercut.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qiang.
Qiang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca pushes Qiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Qiang blocking some punches.
Barca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Qiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barca.
Barca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barca working aggressively here.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Qiang.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Barca on the inside.
Qiang wants to break free but Barca has control.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang can't get the takedown.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a left hand.
Barca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barca just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wang Qiang.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Barca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Qiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barca lands a left hand.
Qiang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barca prevents it.
Qiang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Qiang trying to land knees to the body.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barca has Qiang pressed against the cage, preventing Qiang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qiang.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Barca working aggressively here.
Barca misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Barca.
Qiang is trying to break free.
Qiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Barca.
Barca prevents the takedown attempt.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca lands a nice uppercut.
Qiang wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang tries to score a body lock takedown but Barca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barca as the two fighters clinch.
Barca working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang looking to slow down the pace here.
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca lands a jab.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Qiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca catches Qiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Qiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barca connects with a jab.
Barca throws a lazy head kick
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Qiang misses.
Barca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
A quick step to the side and Barca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca tries to clinch there but Qiang circles away.
Qiang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Qiang wants to land a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Barca 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.
Barca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.
Qiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca misses with a body punch.
Barca lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barca after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barca as Qiang tries to tie him up.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Barca.
Qiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barca lands a nice shot that snaps Qiang's head back.
Qiang tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hannibal Barca is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang gets tackled into the cage by Barca. Barca maintains the clinch.
Qiang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barca lands a body punch in the clinch.
Qiang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barca smiles and moves away.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Barca staying out of range there.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Qiang.
Barca lands with a good body shot.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Qiang off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Qiang throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca 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.
Barca checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Barca.
Barca lands a body shot.
Qiang throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Qiang walks into a jab.
Barca stuns Qiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barca lands a jab.
Qiang scores with a nice strike.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Qiang swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries to bum rush Qiang with a series of wild strikes but Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Barca tenderised Qiang's leg. Qiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Qiang misses with a kick to the body.
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barca, right into the meat.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qiang 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.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Qiang off balance momentarily.
Barca lands a nice hook to Qiang's body. Qiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barca stuns Qiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Qiang misses with a body kick.
Qiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qiang throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Barca seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barca takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca throws a hook but Qiang avoids it easily.
Good work by Barca as he checks the leg kick.
Qiang wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
Barca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Qiang's calf.
Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Qiang off balance momentarily.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Qiang checks a leg kick.
Barca avoids the head kick by Qiang.
Qiang slips a straight right by Barca.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barca throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Barca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qiang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab from Barca.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca wants to clinch.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qiang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barca connects with a jab.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Qiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Qiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Barca.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Qiang misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Qiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca scores with a shot to the body.
Barca lands an overhand right.
Barca lands with a cross.
Barca lands a front kick.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Qiang lands a lovely overhand right.
Barca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Qiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barca punishes Qiang's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barca.
Barca digs a good hook to Qiang's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barca!
Qiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wang Qiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Barca.
Barca jabs at Qiang's body.
Barca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Qiang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Qiang throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Qiang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Qiang lands a nice shot to the body.
Qiang walks into a stiff left hand from Barca.
Barca avoids the head kick by Qiang.
Barca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Qiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Qiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barca. Barca obviously looking to wear him down.
Qiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Barca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca has managed to clinch.
Qiang tries to throw a body punch but Barca avoids it by throwing Qiang back against the cage.
Barca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Qiang backwards.
Barca misses with some punches.
Hannibal Barca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barca gets underhooks to prevent Qiang's takedown attempt.
Barca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Barca.
A head punch on the inside from Barca fails to land.
Qiang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Qiang.
Barca breaks from the clinch.
Qiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Qiang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barca lands with a good body shot.
Barca moves into the clinch successfully.
Qiang gets control of Barca's arms and successfully pulls guard. Qiang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Qiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barca passes Qiang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barca is working for a kimura but Qiang is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barca 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
An out of breath Hannibal Barca 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Crab (ranked 3078 p4p, 112 weight class) and Pedro Franco (ranked 3912 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pedro Franco!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franco is defended easily by The Crab.
Franco scores with a one two! The Crab had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Crab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
Franco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Crab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but The Crab is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab pulls guard.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franco connects with a couple of short punches.
The Crab seems keen to control Franco's posture.
Franco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Franco throws an elbow that misses. The Crab uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franco's guard. Nice move by The Crab!
Franco has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Crab is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Franco.
The Crab is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Franco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but The Crab is dominant here and he's now got Franco's back!
Franco trying to control but not successfully.
The Crab is persistently looking for the submission but Franco is defending it well.
Franco trying to control the position but The Crab manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a punch to the head.
The Crab trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franco doesn't escape.
The Crab has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Crab has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Franco is in real trouble here. The Crab gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Franco is tapping out! The Crab wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry The Crab!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Boryska (ranked 4806 p4p, 458 weight class) and Tumleh Schmitt (ranked 3598 p4p, 369 weight class). Tumleh Schmitt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tumleh Schmitt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Schmitt or perhaps it was just good defense by Boryska, which made it look bad.
Schmitt is looking to clinch but Boryska is avoiding it.
Boryska is looking for a counter combo.
Boryska fails to land with a series of punches.
Boryska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boryska lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boryska slips a jab and a cross from Schmitt.
Boryska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmitt throws a wild body kick that Boryska sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Boryska.
Schmitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boryska appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid body kick from Schmitt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Boryska - just one landing.
Schmitt 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.
Schmitt works Boryska's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska throws a low kick but Schmitt avoids it.
Boryska blocks the body kick.
As Schmitt looks to move away, Boryska throws a big counter combo but Schmitt just gets out of the way.
Schmitt wants to clinch up but Boryska keeps it at a distance.
Schmitt avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Schmitt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boryska defends it well.
Schmitt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schmitt throws a push kick but Boryska slaps the foot to one side.
Schmitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boryska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boryska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmitt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boryska appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmitt blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boryska scores with a three punch combo!
Schmitt looks to land a combination. Boryska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boryska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Tumleh Schmitt has been cut.
A left lands for Boryska.
Boryska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Schmitt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmitt misses with a takedown attempt - Boryska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piotr Boryska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumleh Schmitt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmitt.
Schmitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmitt.
Boryska throws a right and a left that Schmitt avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Boryska misses.
Schmitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boryska moves away.
Boryska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmitt.
A head kick misses from Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots for a takedown but Boryska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt shoots for a takedown but Boryska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schmitt scores with a kick to the body.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Schmitt.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Boryska tries to bum rush Schmitt with a series of wild strikes but Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schmitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boryska tries to bum rush Schmitt with a series of wild strikes but Schmitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tumleh Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmitt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmitt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boryska is able to avoid easily.
Boryska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schmitt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boryska is out of range and Schmitt settles back down.
Schmitt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boryska rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boryska.
Schmitt tries a body shot but Boryska blocks it.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Boryska struggles to land a body shot inside as Schmitt controls his hands.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Boryska crunches a lovely knee into Schmitt's ribcage.
Schmitt presses Boryska against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boryska managing to block the knees to the body from Schmitt.
Boryska tries to throw a body punch but Schmitt avoids it by throwing Boryska back against the cage.
Boryska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schmitt.
A hook to the body from Boryska.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryska blocks a body shot from Schmitt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boryska tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Schmitt blocks a body shot from Boryska.
Boryska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boryska presses Schmitt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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 Tumleh Schmitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Boryska is having none of it.
Boryska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boryska ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schmitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Schmitt pushes Boryska up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt has a couple of punches blocked by Boryska.
Boryska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boryska lands a nice elbow.
Boryska pushes Schmitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schmitt lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Boryska.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boryska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
Schmitt can't find room to land a body shot as Boryska controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Boryska presses Schmitt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Boryska.
Boryska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Boryska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmitt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Boryska.
Boryska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boryska lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmitt is breathing heavily.
Boryska lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Boryska.
A short body shot lands from Boryska as the two fighters clinch.
Boryska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boryska tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmitt's elbow.
Boryska is working Schmitt over against the cage.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
Boryska lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt working aggressively here.
Boryska lands an elbow inside that Schmitt shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska can't find room to land a body shot as Schmitt controls the action.
Schmitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Boryska controls his hands.
Boryska works on Schmitt's body with a couple of short punches.
Boryska throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boryska tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Boryska lands with a short shot to the head.
Piotr Boryska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Boryska lands with a right to the head.
Boryska lands an uppercut.
Boryska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boryska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boryska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boryska creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schmitt's defenses.
Schmitt blocks the elbow strike.
Schmitt lands with a left to the head.
Schmitt throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Boryska.
Boryska lands an elbow inside.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska tries to work over Schmitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boryska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmitt can do to turn this around?
Boryska tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Schmitt blocks a body shot from Boryska.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boryska's elbow.
Boryska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schmitt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boryska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boryska throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boryska lands a damaging elbow.
Boryska lands a damaging elbow.
Boryska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Boryska.
Schmitt misses with a punch on the inside.
Boryska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmitts head.
Boryska tries a body shot but Schmitt blocks it.
Boryska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmitt is rocked!
Schmitt lands with a left to the head.
Boryska is leaning against Schmitt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmitt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryska scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska tries to work over Schmitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boryska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Boryska finish him?
Boryska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmitt backwards.
Boryska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schmitt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boryska lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Boryska on the inside.
Boryska lands an elbow that stopped Schmitt in his tracks for a moment.
Boryska creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Schmitt! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Boryska.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Boryska!
Our winner, Piotr Boryska, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Osinen (ranked 2549 p4p, 273 weight class) and Demetrius Tektas (ranked 1586 p4p, 191 weight class). Tektas has chosen Alexander The Great as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artur Osinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osinen with a nice cross.
Tektas has his takedown stuffed
letting Osinen counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Osinen.
Osinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Tektas misses its intended target.
A jab from Tektas does it's job there.
Osinen misses with a kick to the body.
Tektas takes one to the chin there.
Osinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osinen misses with a head kick.
Osinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tektas looks to land a left hand but Osinen moved out of range nicely.
Tektas misses with a hook.
Osinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Osinen throws a head kick but Tektas moves out of range.
Osinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Tektas.
Osinen throws a shot from downtown. Tektas moves away and avoids it.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Osinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Osinen throws a hook but Tektas avoids it easily.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Osinen avoids it easily.
Osinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tektas off the cage and back into range.
Tektas throws a combination that misses
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Osinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot
and Osinen counters with a big head kick but Tektas shrugs it off.
Osinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tektas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osinen misses with a head kick.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Tektas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
Osinen stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tektas.
Tektas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas swings widly with a right hand
and Tektas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tektas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Osinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tektas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osinen.
Osinen throws a sloppy head kick and Tektas moves out of range easily.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tektas throws out the jab.
Osinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osinen.
Tektas feints the counter takedown.
Osinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tektas.
It looked like Osinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas checks a leg kick.
Osinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tektas avoids the body shot from Osinen.
Tektas lands a leg kick that knocks Osinen off balance momentarily.
Tektas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Nice straight punches there by Tektas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tektas.
Osinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas pushes Osinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Osinen lands with a light punch inside.
Osinen misses with a body punch.
Osinen tries a body shot but Tektas blocks it.
Osinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tektas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Osinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tektas misses the shot to the body.
Osinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tektas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Osinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Osinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas misses with a hook. Osinen ducked under it nicely.
Tektas looks to clinch
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
Osinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Osinen misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen throws a looping overhand right but Tektas ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Osinen.
Tektas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osinen sprawls well initially but Tektas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Osinen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tektas is on him like a limpet, forcing Osinen back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas breaks the clinch.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Osinen moved away.
Osinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Osinen misses with a leg kick.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but Osinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tektas misses with a looping right.
Osinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tektas.
Artur Osinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osinen throws a head kick but Tektas moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tektas
and Osinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tektas tries to work over Osinen's front leg with a kick but Osinen checks it.
Osinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tektas can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas lands a nice shot to the body.
Osinen jabs Tektas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Osinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tektas throws the left hand but Osinen avoids the punch easily.
Osinen tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tektas.
Tektas misses with a hook to the body
and Osinen counters with a left and a right that stings Tektas.
A big left from Osinen misses.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Osinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tektas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Osinen is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick by Osinen misses
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Tektas tries to pass to full mount but Osinen defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tektas seems to be working for a kimura but Osinen defends the submission attempt.
Osinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tektas controlling the action here.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osinen keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osinen has his hands clasped together around Tektas's back. He's all about the action.
Osinen wants to get back to full guard.
Tektas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Osinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tektas blocks the strikes from Osinen.
Osinen trying to control but Tektas postures up.
Tektas not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tektas tries to score with a low kick but Osinen moves his leg out of the way.
Osinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osinen misses with an uppercut.
Osinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a wild combination.
Osinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tektas avoids it.
Tektas connects with a right hand. Osinen shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osinen defending well as Tektas loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas throws a looping overhand right but Osinen ducks down to avoid it.
Tektas lunges at Osinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osinen's hand.
Osinen throws a body kick that misses
and Tektas counters with a single leg into guard. Osinen didn't expect that.
Tektas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Osinen keeps moving.
Osinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
Tektas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tektas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Osinen.
Osinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tektas has wrist control.
Osinen distracts Tektas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tektas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tektas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Osinen throwing strikes but missing.
Artur Osinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Osinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tektas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osinen wants to control from the top but Tektas keeps moving.
Osinen throws an elbow that misses. Tektas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Osinen's guard. Nice move by Tektas!
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!
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Osinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas tries to free his leg and advance position but Osinen is retaining full guard.
Tektas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tektas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Osinen's guard.
Osinen wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas is trying to control. Osinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osinen is looking to improve his position.
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.
Tektas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osinen trying to control from the bottom.
Tektas working Osinen over with strikes.
Tektas wants to work for an arm triangle but Osinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osinen is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas lands with a punch from half guard.
Osinen wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Tektas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tektas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Trabowski (ranked 4020 p4p, 335 weight class) and Eddy Bengtsson (ranked 3774 p4p, 320 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trabowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Bengtsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trabowski shoots in for a takedown but Bengtsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bengtsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bengtsson counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Bengtsson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bengtsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bengtsson.
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Eddy Bengtsson has been cut.
Trabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Trabowski gets through Bengtsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Trabowski on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson tries to stall but Trabowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trabowski missing with knees to the body.
Bengtsson has Trabowski pushed against the cage.
Trabowski misses with a punch to the body.
Trabowski throws a head punch that misses.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson blocks an uppercut.
Trabowski misses with the head strike.
Trabowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trabowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Bengtsson won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trabowski.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trabowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trabowski works on Bengtsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Trabowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bengtsson.
Trabowski missing with knees to the body.
Trabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trabowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bengtsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Trabowski trying to land knees to the body.
Trabowski missing with knees to the body.
Bengtsson managing to block the knees to the body from Trabowski.
Trabowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengtsson's elbow.
Trabowski working aggressively here.
Trabowski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski scores with a shot to the side of Bengtsson's head.
Bengtsson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Trabowski misses with a body punch.
Trabowski misses with a punch to the body.
Bengtsson managing to block the knees to the body from Trabowski.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bengtsson avoids it.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Bengtsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Trabowski won't allow it.
Trabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Trabowski misses with some punches.
A short right from Trabowski on the inside.
Trabowski trying to land knees to the body.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trabowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bengtsson blocking some punches.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trabowski.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Trabowski misses with a punch to the body.
Bengtsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Trabowski fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Trabowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Bengtsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bengtsson connects with a looping right hand.
Trabowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trabowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trabowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bengtsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bengtsson can do to turn this around?
Trabowski trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trabowski.
Bengtsson blocks a body shot from Trabowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bengtsson taking a breather.
Trabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bengtsson prevents a body shot from Trabowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski lands a right hand.
Trabowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Bengtsson controls his hands.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski tries to work over Bengtsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bengtsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trabowski trying to land knees to the body.
Bengtsson prevents a body shot from Trabowski.
Knees to the body from Trabowski.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Trabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trabowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trabowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengtsson looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
Trabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trabowski lands a nice uppercut.
Trabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Trabowski cracks Bengtsson with a nice body shot.
Bengtsson is breathing heavily.
Trabowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.
Trabowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bengtsson's elbow.
Bengtsson blocks an uppercut.
Trabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trabowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.
Trabowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski working aggressively here.
Trabowski works on Bengtsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Trabowski misses with some punches.
Bengtsson blocking some punches.
Trabowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trabowski lands a right hand.
Bengtsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trabowski tries to work over Bengtsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trabowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengtsson leaning against his opponent.
Bengtsson managing to block the knees to the body from Trabowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson.
Trabowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Eddy Bengtsson's cut even more.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Trabowski.
Bengtsson avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Bengtsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Trabowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trabowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trabowski tries a body shot but Bengtsson blocks it.
A short right from Trabowski.
Bengtsson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Trabowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Bengtsson's cut.
That's time! Trabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trabowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Trabowski fails with the takedown.
Trabowski tries to clinch up but Bengtsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bengtsson throws out a loose jab but Trabowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trabowski attempts a counter takedown but Bengtsson avoids it well and moves away.
Trabowski misses with a right hand
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand.
Trabowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bengtsson.
Trabowski attempts a counter takedown but Bengtsson avoids it well and moves away.
Bengtsson tests Trabowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trabowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trabowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Bengtsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bengtsson wants to stall.
Bengtsson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabowski lands a shot to the body.
Bengtsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trabowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trabowski is leaning against Bengtsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bengtsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Eddy Bengtsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trabowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Trabowski.
Trabowski lands with a light punch inside.
Trabowski trying to land knees to the body.
Trabowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trabowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trabowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trabowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Trabowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Trabowski.
Trabowski misses with some punches.
Trabowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson taking a breather.
Trabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bengtsson wants to stall.
Trabowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bengtsson is defending well for now.
Bengtsson stalling against the cage.
Trabowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trabowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bengtsson.
Trabowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bengtsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trabowski.
Trabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Trabowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Jakub Trabowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trabowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Trabowski fails to land.
Trabowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trabowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trabowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trabowski digs a right hand into Bengtsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bengtsson's gas tank.
Trabowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
Jakub Trabowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bengtsson has a couple of punches blocked by Trabowski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Trabowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trabowski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Trabowski!
Jakub Trabowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potter (ranked 799 p4p, 83 weight class) and Stefano Skubini (ranked 3136 p4p, 272 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Potter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Skubini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter connects with a single shot there.
Potter tests Skubini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stefano Skubini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skubini closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Skubini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skubini.
Skubini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skubini's elbow.
Skubini crunches a lovely knee into Potter's ribcage.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Skubini.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Skubini.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skubini backwards.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Skubini struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skubini.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Potter avoids the damage to the body.
Skubini with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Potter.
Skubini misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skubini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini misses with some punches.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skubini backwards.
Skubini misses with a punch to the body.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potter is defending well for now.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
Skubini digs a right hand into Potter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Potter's gas tank.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Skubini looks winded!
Skubini misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Potter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skubini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potter.
Skubini is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Potter.
Potter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skubini moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter lands a big head kick that sends Skubini tumbling to the mat! Potter takes a step backwards and waves Skubini back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Skubini is rocked!
It looks like Stefano Skubini has been cut.
Skubini looks up at the clock. Bad move! Potter lands a right hand from hell, dropping Skubini. Potter pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Potter!
Jack Potter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 480 p4p, 50 weight class) and Harut Petrosyan (ranked 1517 p4p, 139 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Petrosyan's choice of entrance music: Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harut Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Petrosyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrosyan.
Reign moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrosyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reign throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan cracks Reign with an open hand slap.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrosyan.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrosyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan cracks Reign with a good jab.
Reign closes the distance and clinches.
Reign gets through Petrosyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands an uppercut.
Reign jumps guard and drags Petrosyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrosyan controls the pace.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrosyan defends well.
Petrosyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrosyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrosyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reign's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrosyan has picked Reign up and slammed him! Reign can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrosyan manages to pass to side control!
Petrosyan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reign is trying to work for a sweep but Petrosyan has mounted him!
Reign is working to get back to half guard.
Petrosyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reign wants to control but Petrosyan is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrosyan controlling from mount.
Reign wants to hold on but Petrosyan pushes him away.
Petrosyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reign is looking to get to half guard.
Reign slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrosyan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reign controls his leg.
Petrosyan stalling.
Reign is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrosyan pulls his head out easily.
Petrosyan controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign gets back to full guard.
Petrosyan wanted to stand there but Reign had control of the position.
Petrosyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrosyan is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrosyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reign is looking for a triangle but Petrosyan pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harut Petrosyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrosyan tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
Petrosyan slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign tries to work over Petrosyan's front leg with a kick but Petrosyan checks it.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reign tries to move into range but Petrosyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reign punishes Petrosyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrosyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reign looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan tries to land a front kick but Reign steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reign looks to throw a body kick
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan is looking to land body kicks.
Petrosyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
As Reign backs off Petrosyan throws a huge counter combo but Reign manages to avoid it all.
Reign finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harut Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign lands with a hook. Petrosyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrosyan connects with a body shot that sends Reign's belly button to the back.
Petrosyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrosyan lands a left and a right that send Reign crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrosyan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reign is rocked!
Petrosyan cracks Reign with a left hook right on the temple and Reign goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Petrosyan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Reign is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harut Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Harut Petrosyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 156 p4p, 29 weight class) and Huge Jackson (ranked 621 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Lopez.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Lopez's ribs.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Lopez scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Lopez smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez retains his welterweight title!
Nate Lopez 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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