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ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Miyazaki (ranked 8756 p4p, 610 weight class) and Thomas Krakow (ranked 21387 p4p, 627 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thomas Krakow enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Miyazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Krakow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakow tries to clinch but Miyazaki moves out of range.
Krakow doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyazaki circles away.
Krakow shoots in but Miyazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyazaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Krakow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyazaki moves into the clinch.
Krakow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyazaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
Krakow tries to pull guard but Miyazaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Krakow wants to stall.
Miyazaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Krakow can't fight it off and eventually Miyazaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Krakow looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Krakow scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krakow is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Krakow misses with some punches.
Miyazaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Krakow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krakow has his foot on Miyazaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyazaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Krakow wants to control but Miyazaki passes easily into half guard.
Miyazaki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Krakow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krakow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow 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.
Miyazaki working a defensive guard here.
Miyazaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krakow slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Miyazaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. Krakow eventually gives up the hold.
Miyazaki wants to sweep but Krakow has passed to side control!
Krakow in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Krakow advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyazaki tries to lock up and control but Krakow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miyazaki gets back to half guard.
Miyazaki trying to control but Krakow postures up.
Krakow works his way into full mount!
Krakow looking to control but Miyazaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Krakow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow 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.
Miyazaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miyazaki gets to his feet - Krakow follows without any prompting.
Krakow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyazaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miyazaki but Miyazaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krakow tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyazaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miyazaki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krakow has momentary wrist control but Miyazaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Miyazaki working some strikes from top position.
Miyazaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyazaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyazaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miyazaki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyazaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miyazaki is looking to stand up but Krakow won't let him.
Krakow has his feet on Miyazaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krakow has his takedown stuffed
and Miyazaki moves into the clinch.
Miyazaki has clasped his hands together around Krakow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miyazaki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Krakow is trying to control Miyazaki's posture but Miyazaki avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miyazaki's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Miyazaki is trying to control. Krakow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krakow tries to get to full guard but Miyazaki has control of the leg.
Krakow is refusing to be controlled, as Miyazaki sits in half guard.
Krakow is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow is concentrating on defense, preventing Miyazaki from advancing position.
Miyazaki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Krakow!
Miyazaki wants to control but instead Krakow manages to regain half guard.
Krakow is looking for a sweep. Miyazaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krakow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyazaki is working away from the top position though.
Miyazaki is pressing down on Krakow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krakow is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki is looking for a kimura here.
Miyazaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Miyazaki is working for a kimura but Krakow is defending it quite comfortably.
Krakow works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Miyazaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krakow shoots in but Miyazaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Miyazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miyazaki pinned against the cage. Miyazaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krakow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyazaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyazaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krakow sprawls and moves away.
Krakow shoots in but no luck this time.
Tony Miyazaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
No luck for Krakow with that takedown attempt.
Miyazaki shoots in and bounces Krakow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Krakow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyazaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krakow has a closed guard, preventing Miyazaki from standing up.
Krakow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Miyazaki uses it to pass to side control.
Miyazaki goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krakow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miyazaki but great work by Krakow.
Miyazaki wants to control but Krakow postures up.
Krakow happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakow working the ground and pound but Miyazaki is defending the strikes.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Miyazaki dodges the ground and pound from Krakow.
Miyazaki is looking for a sweep.
Thomas Krakow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krakow wants to take a breather but Miyazaki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Krakow.
Miyazaki looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakow chips away with some ground and pound.
Krakow 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.
Miyazaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krakow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miyazaki is controlling Krakow's posture.
Miyazaki trying to strike off his back.
Krakow won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krakow shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyazaki's guard.
Miyazaki is trying to control the position but Krakow postures up.
Miyazaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki wants to control but Krakow passes easily into half guard.
Miyazaki tries to get to full guard but Krakow has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyazaki tries to kick Krakow off but Krakow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krakow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miyazaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Miyazaki.
I think Miyazaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Miyazaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Alves (ranked 5347 p4p, 384 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 21212 p4p, 480 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sammy Gravano was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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149 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.
Alves is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gravano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gravano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Gravano is defending well.
Alves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well.
Alves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alves is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano wants to get back to his feet but Alves drags him back down.
Alves tries for a kimura but Gravano is defending well.
Gravano pushes Alves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gravano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alves has an Americana. Gravano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alves is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alves hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karin Olegav (ranked 5402 p4p, 504 weight class) and English Hooligan (ranked 5876 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, English Hooligan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooligan throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Olegav defending well as Hooligan loads up on a big left hand.
Hooligan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olegav closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hooligan to the mat! Hooligan manages to get full guard.
Olegav prevents Hooligan from getting back to his feet.
Hooligan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Olegav manages to pass to side control.
Olegav trying to control the action but Hooligan is working from the bottom.
Olegav slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooligan is looking to get back to is feet but Olegav passes into side control.
Olegav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hooligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Olegav wants to control but Hooligan is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooligan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olegav is controlling him well.
Olegav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooligan keeps working.
Hooligan is trying to buck Olegav off.
Olegav tries for a kimura but Hooligan is defending well.
Hooligan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hooligan trying to get back to his feet but Olegav is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooligan won't enjoy being in this position. Olegav looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hooligan is tapping - it's over boys! Olegav picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karin Olegav!
The defeated English Hooligan had this to say: 'M8 GIVE ME ANOTHER GO M8 I'LL KNOCK U OUT I SWEAR ON ME MUM'S DEAD FERRET U CRACKHEAD'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Cummins (ranked 21431 p4p, 669 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 4272 p4p, 419 weight class). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gordon Cummins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummins throws a chopping leg kick but Niedzwiedzinski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cummins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Cummins.
Cummins drives through and clinches with Niedzwiedzinski against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niedzwiedzinski wanted to stand there but Cummins had control of the position.
Cummins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niedzwiedzinski stands up from Cummins's guard - Niedzwiedzinski perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a push kick.
Niedzwiedzinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niedzwiedzinski throws out the jab.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with an uppercut. Cummins saw that one coming.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head kick that half lands.
Cummins tries to clinch up.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab.
Niedzwiedzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Cummins.
Niedzwiedzinski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cummins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niedzwiedzinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Cummins tries a body shot but Niedzwiedzinski blocks it.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cummins.
Niedzwiedzinski can't find room to land a body shot as Cummins controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Cummins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a left to the head.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski keeps control of Cummins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Cummins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch to the body.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a one two! Cummins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Niedzwiedzinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cummins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins has had enough of the clinch but Niedzwiedzinski keeps him there for the moment.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Cummins.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Cummins should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niedzwiedzinski. That one must have hurt.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in and drives through. Cummins sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Niedzwiedzinski scores with a four punch combination!
Cummins is rocked!
Cummins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Niedzwiedzinski as he avoids it easily.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking for the big counter here.
Cummins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niedzwiedzinski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cummins somewhat.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a two punch combination.
Niedzwiedzinski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a series of punches but Cummins avoids them all with ease.
Niedzwiedzinski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCummins.
Cummins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Niedzwiedzinski. That one must have hurt.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a series of punches but Cummins avoids them all with ease.
Cummins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Niedzwiedzinski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cummins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Niedzwiedzinski pinned against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Niedzwiedzinski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cummins eats them both and turns towards Niedzwiedzinski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cummins tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a body punch.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a shoulder strike.
Niedzwiedzinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Cummins controls his hands.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins jumps guard but Niedzwiedzinski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski 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.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Niedzwiedzinski is avoiding it.
Niedzwiedzinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummins's hands.
Oh Cummins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon Cummins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Niedzwiedzinski.
Cummins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niedzwiedzinski swings for the body but Cummins moves out of range.
Cummins seems to have got his legs back now.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a big head kick that sends Cummins tumbling to the mat! Niedzwiedzinski takes a step backwards and waves Cummins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niedzwiedzinski somewhat.
A combination from Niedzwiedzinski does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cummins throws a push kick but Niedzwiedzinski slaps the foot to one side.
Niedzwiedzinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cummins circles away quickly and effectively.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a big head kick that sends Cummins tumbling to the mat! Niedzwiedzinski takes a step backwards and waves Cummins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cummins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cummins tries to move into range but Niedzwiedzinski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a push kick.
Cummins shoots in for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cummins misses with a head kick.
Cummins slips a jab and a cross from Niedzwiedzinski.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niedzwiedzinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Niedzwiedzinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a wild body shot.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins throws a series of punches but Niedzwiedzinski avoids them all with ease.
Niedzwiedzinski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab.
Cummins throws a quick counter head kick but Niedzwiedzinski was just out of range.
Cummins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to throw a body punch but Cummins avoids it by throwing Niedzwiedzinski back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cummins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Niedzwiedzinski can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Cummins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski fails to land.
Cummins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cummins tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Cummins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cummins looking to stall.
Cummins tries to break the clinch but Niedzwiedzinski is controlling the position.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Niedzwiedzinski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Cummins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cummins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niedzwiedzinski smiles and moves away.
Niedzwiedzinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cummins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a double jab
and Cummins counters with a two punch combo.
Cummins dodges the punch combination from Niedzwiedzinski.
Cummins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cummins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niedzwiedzinski is trying to defend but Cummins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to roll over but Cummins keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins decides to stand and escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cummins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niedzwiedzinski shoots in for a takedown but Cummins shows good takedown defense.
Cummins shoots in and drives through. Niedzwiedzinski sprawls well.
Niedzwiedzinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niedzwiedzinski slips a jab and a cross from Cummins.
Niedzwiedzinski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niedzwiedzinski looks to land a right hand but Cummins moved out of range.
Cummins moves out of range of the body kick from Niedzwiedzinski.
Cummins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niedzwiedzinski tries to avoid it but Cummins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niedzwiedzinski to the ground. Niedzwiedzinski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Niedzwiedzinski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Niedzwiedzinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niedzwiedzinski cracks Cummins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Niedzwiedzinski does no damage.
Niedzwiedzinski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cummins will feel that in the morning.
Oooooh!!! Niedzwiedzinski has knocked Cummins down with a huge combo! Niedzwiedzinski steps away and waves a wobbly Cummins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cummins dodges the punch combination from Niedzwiedzinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cummins.
Cummins gets a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cummins backwards.
Cummins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cummins or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niedzwiedzinski missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niedzwiedzinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cummins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niedzwiedzinski lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niedzwiedzinski is leaning against Cummins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzinski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cummins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Niedzwiedzinski is unloading with more strikes now! Cummins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
A victorious Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pina Colada Hoi (ranked 3391 p4p, 297 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 3308 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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253 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pina Colada Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tymonowicz stalks Hoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoi's face. Hoi staggers backwards, shaken.
Tymonowicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tymonowicz throws a series of punches but Hoi avoids them all with ease.
Henryk Tymonowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymonowicz drops Hoi with a nice combination! Tymonowicz dives into Hoi's guard, looking to finish!
Hoi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymonowicz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Hoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tymonowicz landing some decent shots from guard.
Tymonowicz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoi seems to have got his legs back now.
Tymonowicz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoi is looking for a sweep.
Tymonowicz working away.
Hoi is looking to reverse the position.
Tymonowicz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoi to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tymonowicz dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut!
Hoi is looking to land body kicks.
Tymonowicz avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Tymonowicz lands with a kick to the temple. Hoi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tymonowicz throws a hook to the side of Hoi's head but Hoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymonowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Tymonowicz 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.
Tymonowicz works Hoi's body with a nice hook.
Tymonowicz waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hoi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hoi to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoi, not yet.
Tymonowicz wants to control from the top but Hoi keeps moving.
Hoi is working an open guard so Tymonowicz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi lands with a good body shot.
Tymonowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick by Tymonowicz misses
letting Hoi counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Hoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymonowicz moves away.
Hoi lands with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Tymonowicz.
Hoi gets a takedown into half guard.
Hoi drops an elbow to the side of Tymonowicz's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymonowicz is trying to maintain the position but Hoi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymonowicz is looking to improve his position.
Tymonowicz is trying to maintain the position but Hoi is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tymonowicz trying to control here.
Tymonowicz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoi.
Hoi stopping the sweep attempt from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz controls Hoi momentarily but Hoi frees himself.
Hoi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tymonowicz is on top in guard.
Tymonowicz preventing the sweep.
Tymonowicz is fighting to break Hoi's control of his arms but Hoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Tymonowicz from controlling successfully.
Tymonowicz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoi dives on top into guard.
Hoi distracts Tymonowicz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tymonowicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoi working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henryk Tymonowicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henryk Tymonowicz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymonowicz is just out of range.
Hoi takes a swing at Tymonowicz's ribcage but misses.
Tymonowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tymonowicz throws a hook but Hoi blocks it.
Tymonowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoi.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymonowicz.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoi misses the target.
Tymonowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymonowicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tymonowicz takes one to the side of the head.
Tymonowicz connects with a leg kick. Hoi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hoi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tymonowicz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tymonowicz wants to improve his position but Hoi is controlling well.
Hoi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tymonowicz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tymonowicz trying to hold on to Hoi's head to control him but Hoi postures up.
Tymonowicz is trying to stand.
Hoi lands with a punch from half guard.
Tymonowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoi passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tymonowicz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tymonowicz tries to get to full guard but Hoi has control of the leg.
Hoi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoi winds up and cracks Tymonowicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoi working Tymonowicz over with strikes.
Tymonowicz is rocked!
Hoi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tymonowicz is still in real trouble! Can Hoi finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi lands a big elbow - Tymonowicz is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hoi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pina Colada Hoi!
Our winner, Pina Colada Hoi, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 992 p4p, 117 weight class) and Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 2028 p4p, 211 weight class). Tapani Kansalainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
150 lbs
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25
148 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment Il throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kansalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Experiment Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Kansalainen back into the cage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il prevents Kansalainen from breaking the clinch.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Experiment Il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
Experiment Il connects with the punch.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
letting Kansalainen counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen pushes him away.
Experiment Il buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment Il. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Donk. Experiment Il catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Experiment Il saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansalainen's head.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment Il darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment Il scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen lands a front kick.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Kansalainen motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Experiment Il scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Experiment Il is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Kansalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen steps in with a hook that catches Experiment Il right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kansalainen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Experiment Il looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 1784 p4p, 266 weight class) and Wesley Roberts (ranked 1168 p4p, 178 weight class). Alexander Gustafson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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226 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roberts, as that shot connected.
Gustafson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberts.
Jab, jab by Roberts - just one landing.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Gustafson's ribs.
Gustafson wants to clinch.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Gustafson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustafson misses with a body shot
and Roberts counters with a right hand that sends Gustafson tumbling to the canvas! Can Roberts finish him? He dives into Gustafson's guard looking to do just that!
Gustafson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Gustafson is retaining full guard.
Oh Gustafson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustafson seems to have got his legs back now.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts advances to half guard.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Gustafson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Gustafson's hands, connecting with Gustafson's forehead.
Gustafson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Gustafson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gustafson blocking the ground and pound.
Roberts with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gustafson is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafson tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Gustafson is working to get back to half guard.
Roberts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gustafson because Roberts loaded up on that one.
Gustafson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roberts takes Gustafson's back.
Roberts has the hooks in. Gustafson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts struggling to land strikes to the head as Gustafson covers up.
Gustafson covering up well under a series of strikes from Roberts.
Gustafson tries to roll but Roberts sticks to his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts misses with an elbow to the head.
Roberts is landing with strikes. Gustafson can't take much more of this.
Roberts doesn't have the hooks in and Gustafson manages to turn into his guard.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Gustafson controlling him for the moment.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roberts has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gustafson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Roberts manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Gustafson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustafson preventing the sweep.
Roberts keeps trying to improve his position.
Gustafson stands and throws Roberts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roberts tries to buck Gustafson off but Gustafson is having none of it.
Gustafson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberts tries to buck Gustafson off but Gustafson is having none of it.
Roberts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gustafson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Gustafson is controlling well.
Gustafson works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gustafson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roberts is looking to escape.
Gustafson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gustafson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gustafson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roberts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries to bench press Gustafson off him but Gustafson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Roberts 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.
Gustafson tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustafson misses with a low kick.
Roberts lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts connects with a body shot.
Roberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberts takes one to the side of the head.
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts drops Gustafson with a right and a left! Roberts comes rushing in but Gustafson regains his composure and manages to keep Roberts in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gustafson keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Gustafson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustafson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Gustafson is keeping the position.
Roberts sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gustafson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Roberts paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gustafson - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Gustafson!
Alexander Gustafson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 443 p4p, 51 weight class) and Joseph OByrne (ranked 995 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse misses with a low kick as OByrne jumps back.
OByrne misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Arendse misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Arendse lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne thinks about the counter body kick.
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Arendse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
OByrne drops his hands momentarily and Arendse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Arendse's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OByrne takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Arendse avoids it.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
Arendse lands a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
OByrne slips under a jab from Arendse.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
OByrne throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse is looking to counter with a body kick.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OByrne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but OByrne moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse thuds his shin into the meat of OByrne's side.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
OByrne connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Arendse momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Arendse blocks the leg kick.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse lands with an uppercut that bounces OByrne off the cage and back into range.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from OByrne.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Arendse sees coming a mile off.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
OByrne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
OByrne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
OByrne cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne misses with a hook.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arendse lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
A jab lands there for OByrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Arendse blocks the low kick.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arendse will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OByrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
OByrne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Arendse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OByrne, pushing him back against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OByrne is trying to stall.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse blocking some punches.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks an uppercut.
OByrne has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OByrne can turn it around.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
OByrne working Arendse over with knees to the body.
OByrne digs a right hand underneath Arendse's ribcage. Arendse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arendse blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse has had enough of the clinch but OByrne keeps him there for the moment.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OByrne.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
OByrne 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.
Arendse tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Arendse back against the cage.
OByrne tries to work over Arendse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OByrne throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
A shot in the inside from OByrne.
OByrne lands a body punch in the clinch.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Arendse avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse lands with a left to the head.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - OByrne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arendse. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
OByrne wants to counter with a clinch but Arendse pushes him away.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne throws a sloppy body shot
and Arendse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OByrne thinking.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OByrne connects with a jab.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends OByrne's belly button to the back.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throws a poor cross that misses
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Arendse was not able to check.
Arendse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OByrne.
OByrne blocks the body kick.
OByrne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arendse tries to clinch but OByrne is having none of it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Arendse down.
Nice body kick there by OByrne.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne tries to clinch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
OByrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OByrne's head.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse blocks a leg kick.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OByrne throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
OByrne connects with a looping right hand.
OByrne cracks a nice hook into Arendse's ribs.
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.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arendse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OByrne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Arendse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne tries to score with a low kick but Arendse moves his leg out of the way.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse looks to land a body kick but OByrne moved away.
Arendse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joseph OByrne just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
OByrne tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick but OByrne moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
Arendse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne moves out of range of the strikes.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
Arendse checks the leg kick.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse slips under a jab.
OByrne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne lands a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on OByrne - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arendse lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Arendse.
OByrne is rocked!
Arendse managing to block the knees to the body from OByrne.
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Arendse finish him?
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocking some punches.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Arendse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from OByrne.
Arendse digs a right hand into OByrne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OByrne's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne has a couple of punches blocked by Arendse.
A right hand to the body from OByrne.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne stalling in the clinch but Arendse improves position.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne presses Arendse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OByrne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OByrne.
Arendse breaks from the clinch.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
A jab from Arendse misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
OByrne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
OByrne tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arendse connects with a jab.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse scores with a jab.
A left lands for OByrne.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse wants to clinch.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arendse. That did some damage!
OByrne walks into a left hand.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but Arendse moves out of range easily.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OByrne swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
A big right from Arendse misses.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse dips to his left and cracks OByrne with an uppercut!
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OByrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arendse.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
OByrne looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
OByrne has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
OByrne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from OByrne. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
OByrne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
OByrne looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from OByrne misses
and Arendse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne counters with a right hand to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakarakatong takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakarakatong gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Payakarakatong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Payakarakatong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Payakarakatong has a closed guard, preventing Penn from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Payakarakatong looking for a sweep. Not yet Payakarakatong, not yet.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard.
Payakarakatong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Payakarakatong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penn is out of range and Payakarakatong settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Payakarakatong misses.
A leg kick checked by Penn.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Payakarakatong only half commits.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payakarakatong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakarakatong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payakarakatong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at LOD:Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn blocks a head kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong scores with a spinning back kick!
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakarakatong. Payakarakatong obviously looking to wear him down.
Penn throws a hook but Payakarakatong blocks it.
Payakarakatong throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Payakarakatong thinking.
Payakarakatong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Payakarakatong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payakarakatong pushes Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Payakarakatong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakarakatong's elbow.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakarakatong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Penn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Payakarakatong lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Payakarakatong's takedown attempt.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Payakarakatong back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Payakarakatong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Payakarakatong throws a wild body kick that Penn sees coming a mile off.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy body kick
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Payakarakatong scores with a nice head shot.
Payakarakatong misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Payakarakatong misses its intended target.
Payakarakatong looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakarakatong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Payakarakatong.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Payakarakatong saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong 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.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Payakarakatong.
Penn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakarakatong on the side of the head.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Payakarakatong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Payakarakatong misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payakarakatong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payakarakatong tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Payakarakatong loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn throws a hook to the side of Payakarakatong's head but Payakarakatong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Payakarakatong lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakarakatong motions for Penn to come forward. Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Penn appears to be looking for a big counter.
Penn tries to keep at a distance but Payakarakatong has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong lands an uppercut.
Payakarakatong jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Payakarakatong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payakarakatong wants to sweep but no luck.
Payakarakatong is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn passes Payakarakatong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakarakatong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Payakarakatong looking for submissions off his back.
Penn not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is looking to improve his position.
Payakarakatong trying to control from the bottom.
Penn controlling the action here.
Payakarakatong tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Payakarakatong is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Payakarakatong just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payakarakatong.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakarakatong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payakarakatong throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Payakarakatong connects with a leg kick. Penn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Payakarakatong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Payakarakatong.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakarakatong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - Payakarakatong had a free shot at his head there.
Payakarakatong with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Payakarakatong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
BJ Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong misses with a low kick.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong connects with a single shot there.
Payakarakatong misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payakarakatong lands a right hook to the body.
Payakarakatong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong throws a right hand that misses
and Payakarakatong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payakarakatong missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payakarakatong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Payakarakatong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakarakatong connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Payakarakatong.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Payakarakatong manages to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick that misses
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakarakatong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Payakarakatong cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Payakarakatong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payakarakatong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn connects with a right hand. Payakarakatong shakes it off.
Payakarakatong digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Payakarakatong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Penn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Payakarakatong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakarakatong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payakarakatong works the jab nicely.
Payakarakatong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Payakarakatong slips under a jab.
Payakarakatong instigates a clinch.
Payakarakatong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakarakatong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakarakatong is trying to pull guard but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn is leaning against Payakarakatong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn prevents a body shot from Payakarakatong.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn lands a right hand.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakarakatong has him pressed against the cage.
Payakarakatong cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakarakatong won't allow it.
Penn tries to work over Payakarakatong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payakarakatong struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BJ Penn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payakarakatong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Payakarakatong is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payakarakatong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Payakarakatong is rocked!
Penn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Penn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Payakarakatong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Payakarakatong drops to his knees and Penn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 968 p4p, 119 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzki (ranked 1157 p4p, 141 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Niedzwiedzki's head.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niedzwiedzki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Niedzwiedzki tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones defending well as Niedzwiedzki loads up on a big left hand.
Niedzwiedzki looks to throw a body kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niedzwiedzki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Niedzwiedzki lands a slapping body shot.
Niedzwiedzki throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones blocks a head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki throws a sloppy head kick
and Niedzwiedzki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niedzwiedzki.
As Jones backs off Niedzwiedzki throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Niedzwiedzki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niedzwiedzki doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niedzwiedzki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Niedzwiedzki misses with a kick to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Niedzwiedzki is rocked!
Niedzwiedzki throws a head kick that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niedzwiedzki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Niedzwiedzki tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzki is holding his hands too far apart here. Jones throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Niedzwiedzki is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colt Jones !
Colt Jones took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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