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ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ure (ranked 4655 p4p, 400 weight class) and Harold Meechum (ranked 21716 p4p, 582 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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230 lbs
4 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Ure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harold Meechum!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meechum darts in and clinches Ure up against the cage.
Meechum manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure stopping the sweep attempt from Meechum.
Ure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Meechum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Meechum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Meechum!
Meechum tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meechum has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ure keeps working.
Meechum tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meechum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Meechum tries to score with some ground and pound. Ure controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Meechum is looking to take a break and control but Ure is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Meechum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meechum scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meechum controlling the position.
Meechum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Meechum tries for a kimura but Ure is defending well.
Meechum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Meechum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meechum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ure has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Meechum but great work by Ure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ure working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ure is breathing heavily.
Ure goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meechum has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ure but great work by Meechum.
Meechum wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Meechum is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ure's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ure is not content to let Meechum control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ure tries to buck Meechum off but Meechum is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Meechum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meechum moves in looking to clinch but Ure pushes him off.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Phil Ure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meechum gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ure sneaks back into half guard.
Meechum is keen to just control but Ure is a slippery customer.
Harold Meechum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meechum not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ure defending well though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meechum thows an elbow strike that misses. Ure gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Meechum doesn't seem too bothered but Ure quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Meechum is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Meechum really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Ure!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Ove Waldner (ranked 4103 p4p, 387 weight class) and Gorgeous Bob (ranked 3075 p4p, 322 weight class). Jan Ove Waldner had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.7lbs, 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. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gorgeous Bob enters the cage!
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Ove Waldner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Waldner on his heels. He'll look to pass Waldner's guard now, I'm sure.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bob scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob landing some decent shots from guard.
Bob works over Waldner with some ground and pound from guard.
Waldner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a big elbow that misses.
Bob is working Waldner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Waldner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waldner tries to get out of the position.
Bob is in close to Waldner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Waldner wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Waldner blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is in close to Waldner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bob lands a couple of digs.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob lands a couple of elbows.
Bob scoring with some ground and pound.
Bob is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bob works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bob lands strikes from half guard.
Waldner is rocked!
Bob scores with a big shot! Waldner's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Waldner! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdo Douglass (ranked 2291 p4p, 225 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 8340 p4p, 552 weight class). Yayi Zinsou told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Douglass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Douglass counter with a right hand.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Douglass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
A jab from Douglass finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Murdo Douglass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Douglass shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglass. That's going to slow Zinsou down.
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglass, pushing him back against the cage.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head.
Zinsou looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Douglass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Douglass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Douglass swivels and escapes.
Zinsou blocks a head kick by Douglass.
Douglass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zinsou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Douglass finds it's way round the side to connect with Zinsou's head.
Douglass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zinsou's head backwards.
Zinsou steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Douglass. That one must have hurt.
Zinsou looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Douglass throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Zinsou is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Murdo Douglass!
Our winner, Murdo Douglass, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altintop Palonesess (ranked 4033 p4p, 310 weight class) and Wang Qiang (ranked 3501 p4p, 288 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altintop Palonesess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang has Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
Palonesess with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Qiang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Palonesess is trying to trip Qiang. He has hold of a leg but Qiang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Palonesess persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palonesess looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Palonesess moves in looking to clinch but Qiang pushes him off.
Qiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Qiang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qiang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palonesess.
Palonesess has his takedown stuffed
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot.
Palonesess throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Qiang was covering up waiting for the punch and Palonesess finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Qiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess stands and steps away. Qiang gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Palonesess shoots in looking for a takedown but Qiang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palonesess's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qiang misses with a head kick.
Qiang lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Palonesess.
Qiang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qiang is fending him off so far but Palonesess persists. Nope, Qiang circles away and we're back to standing.
Qiang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Qiang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palonesess on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Qiang - that will leave a mark!
Palonesess looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wang Qiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Qiang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Qiang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Palonesess looking for a sweep. Not yet Palonesess, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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.
Qiang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palonesess pulls Qiang in close to prevent any damage.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Palonesess is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qiang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Qiang 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.
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Palonesess shoots and misses
and Palonesess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang connects with the punch.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qiang on his heels. He'll look to pass Qiang's guard now, I'm sure.
Qiang is pulling down on Palonesess's head. It's preventing any offense from Palonesess, at least for the moment.
Palonesess trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Qiang pushes Palonesess up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palonesess manages to end up in side control.
Palonesess is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palonesess has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Palonesess is out of range.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess with a poor takedown
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Palonesess shoots for a takedown but Qiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Palonesess misses with a takedown attempt
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Palonesess tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qiang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palonesess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Qiang.
Qiang slips under a jab from Palonesess.
Qiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palonesess chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Qiang can pounce on him.
Palonesess shoots in but Qiang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess moves out of range as Qiang throws a body kick.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qiang pinned against the cage. Qiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Qiang throws a low kick, looking for Palonesess's leg but Palonesess calmly moves out of range.
Qiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Palonesess takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Qiang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palonesess stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palonesess checks a leg kick.
Qiang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palonesess doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Qiang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess with a lazy takedown attempt
and Qiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Qiang.
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Qiang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Palonesess.
Qiang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Palonesess avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Palonesess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Qiang leaves Palonesess with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Qiang jabs Palonesess right on the nose. Palonesess blinks but takes it well.
Altintop Palonesess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Qiang closes the distance and pushes Palonesess back into the cage.
Qiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danga de danga de dang - Qiang scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Qiang wants to pass the guard but Palonesess is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palonesess is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Qiang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Qiang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palonesess's head.
Palonesess is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Qiang's half guard.
Palonesess trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away.
Qiang is controlling Palonesess's trapped leg to prevent Palonesess from advancing to side control.
Qiang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Palonesess is on him like a limpet, forcing Qiang back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Palonesess is defending well.
Qiang manages to break the clinch.
Qiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Palonesess.
Qiang throws a front kick aimed at Palonesess's knee but Palonesess avoids it well.
Palonesess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Wang Qiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Palonesess looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palonesess or perhaps it was just good defense by Qiang, which made it look bad.
Palonesess tries to clinch
and Qiang counters with a nice body shot.
Palonesess is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Qiang.
Palonesess looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Qiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Palonesess is in Qiang's guard.
Palonesess lands a couple of digs.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Qiang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Qiang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Qiang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 3257 p4p, 152 weight class) and Usko Matonen (ranked 1597 p4p, 68 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooh a lovely combination from Matonen sends Aldo down but not out. Matonen dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Matonen dominates the positioning.
Matonen working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matonen is controlling him well.
Matonen just content to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo slips under a jab from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Aldo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 3154 p4p, 417 weight class) and Jay Crawford (ranked 2602 p4p, 366 weight class). Jay Crawford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crawford there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Naulakko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naulakko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Naulakko throws a hook but Crawford blocks it.
Naulakko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crawford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naulakko.
It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
Crawford throws out a counter right but Naulakko avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Naulakko catches Crawford right on the button with a cross.
Crawford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naulakko.
Naulakko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawford manages to avoid it.
Crawford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crawford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Naulakko pushes Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Crawford digs a right hand underneath Naulakko's ribcage. Naulakko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crawford.
Naulakko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Naulakko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Crawford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naulakko's elbow.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Crawford.
Crawford misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Naulakko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naulakko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a shot to the body.
Crawford tries a body shot but Naulakko blocks it.
Naulakko stalling in the clinch but Crawford improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Naulakko lands a shot to the body.
Naulakko tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Naulakko back against the cage.
Crawford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a body punch.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Crawford.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Naulakko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Naulakko working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Naulakko fails to land.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Crawford.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Naulakko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Crawford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko scores with a shot to the side of Crawford's head.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Naulakko avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Crawford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford presses Naulakko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford lands with a short shot to the head.
Crawford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Crawford.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naulakko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
Naulakko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
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!
Crawford misses with some punches.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naulakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a left hand.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crawford misses with a body punch.
Naulakko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crawford's elbow.
Crawford lands a body punch.
Naulakko is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Crawford lands an uppercut.
Naulakko takes a shot to the head.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
Naulakko lands a nice uppercut.
Naulakko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naulakko misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Naulakko.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Pertti Naulakko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pertti Naulakko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Naulakko throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
Naulakko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Naulakko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naulakko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naulakko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford lands a hook that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Nice body punch from Crawford.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Crawford blocks it.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naulakko lands an uppercut.
Crawford scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Naulakko tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Naulakko back against the cage.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crawford working aggressively here.
Crawford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crawford lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Naulakko.
A head punch on the inside from Crawford fails to land.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naulakko has a couple of punches blocked by Crawford.
Crawford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford misses with the head strike.
Crawford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Crawford scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crawford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Naulakko is rocked!
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Naulakko misses with some punches.
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Naulakko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crawford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naulakko backwards.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naulakkos head.
Oh Naulakko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Crawford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crawford misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay Crawford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crawford lands with a light punch inside.
Crawford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crawford creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Naulakko with a big uppercut! Naulakko tries to clinch up but Crawford pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Naulakko to the mat! Naulakko covers up and Crawford unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 4552 p4p, 197 weight class) and Noah Jones (ranked 1371 p4p, 58 weight class). Jones has chosen Barrels of Whiskey as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
138 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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140 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Nobody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Nobody.
Nobody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Noah Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Nobody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nobody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nobody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Nobody closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nobody working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Nobody working some strikes from top position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nobody scoring with some ground and pound.
Nobody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nobody lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Nobody has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones won't allow Nobody to get back to his feet.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody wriggles free and stands up.
Nobody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
We've been told by Nobody's head coaches at HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nobody lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nobody throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.
Nobody throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nobody is in Jones's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nobody wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nobody trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nobody is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nobody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nobody scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nobody throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nobody lands with a punch from half guard.
Nobody landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nobody not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nobody lands strikes from half guard.
Nobody missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nobody drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nobody working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Nobody throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nobody is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nobody connects with a couple of short punches.
Nobody landing with the ground and pound.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones controls Nobody momentarily but Nobody frees himself.
Nobody makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nobody scoring with some ground and pound.
Nobody is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nobody working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nobody trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nobody lands a couple of digs.
Jones looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Nobody postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nobody postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nobody wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nobody manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Nobody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nobody closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Nobody getting side control.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nobody slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nobody tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones has hold of Nobody's hands but Nobody slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobody lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nobody connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Nobody is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nobody lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Nobody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Nobody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nobody is looking for a counter combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Nobody throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nigel Nobody is winning the standup battle so far.
Nobody lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nobody's waist but Nobody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nobody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Nobody swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nigel Nobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.
Nobody throws a good cross that connects.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nobody with a jab.
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Nobody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobody finish him?
Nobody dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Nobody tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobody lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Nobody punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobody.
Nobody lands a jab to the head.
Nobody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobody fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Nobody persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nobody working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody decides to return to a standing position.
Nobody shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nobody showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones trying to control here.
Nobody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nobody decides to return to a standing position.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Nobody counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Nobody to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nobody shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nobody has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Nobody postures up.
Nobody stops Jones from standing up.
Nobody working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobody cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nobody does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nobody wants to get back to his feet.
Nobody has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nobody kicks Jones off and gets back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Nobody shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nobody looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobody working the head and body with strikes.
Nobody is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nobody lands strikes from half guard.
Nobody looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nobody lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nobody looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Nobody is keeping busy.
Nobody winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nobody is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jones is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nobody fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jones from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nobody! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Nobody!
Nigel Nobody was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Trabowski (ranked 2798 p4p, 261 weight class) and Dock Ellis (ranked 1746 p4p, 170 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dock Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis tries to keep at a distance but Trabowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ellis blocking some punches.
Ellis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trabowski missing with knees to the body.
Trabowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trabowski avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Trabowski avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Trabowski cracks Ellis with a nice body shot.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ellis avoids it.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trabowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trabowski lands a body punch.
Trabowski lands with a left to the head.
Trabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trabowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trabowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis prevents a body shot from Trabowski.
Trabowski tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
Trabowski misses with a knee strike.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trabowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Ellis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trabowski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ellis can turn it around.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Ellis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trabowski avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Trabowski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Trabowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellis lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trabowski's face.
Ellis scores a nice knee to the body.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trabowski's face.
Trabowski takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis landing knees to the body.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trabowski or not.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis connects with a knee to the head.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trabowski's face.
Trabowski is rocked!
Trabowski misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Trabowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Trabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Trabowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
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!
Ellis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trabowski working aggressively here.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trabowski avoids it.
Ellis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Ellis.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ellis throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis working Trabowski over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Trabowski avoiding damage as Ellis throws knees to the body.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trabowski avoids it.
Ellis landing knees to the head.
Ellis lands a good knee to the midsection. Trabowski won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Ellis.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellis.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Trabowski blocks with his arms.
Ellis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Trabowski avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trabowski's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dock Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut.
That's time! Trabowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Ellis. Beautiful body shot.
Trabowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ellis counters with a good low kick that Trabowski was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Ellis.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ellis scoring well with a low kick there.
Trabowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ellis's guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Trabowski from controlling successfully.
Trabowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellis is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is pulling down on Trabowski's head to control his posture.
Trabowski wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Trabowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Ellis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trabowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trabowski throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trabowski takes one on the button.
Ellis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trabowski fails with the takedown
letting Ellis counter with a right hand.
Trabowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ellis lands a left and a right that send Trabowski crashing to the mat, dazed. Ellis thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jakub Trabowski's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trabowski shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ellis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trabowski with a body shot.
Ellis scores with a shot to the body.
Trabowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ellis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Trabowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trabowski tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellis lands with a big right hook that stumbles Trabowski - he's out on his feet here! Ellis follows up with another monster hook that separates Trabowski from consciousness! Trabowski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ellis stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dock Ellis!
Dock Ellis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jakub Trabowski spoke after the fight, saying 'i want re-match'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 869 p4p, 89 weight class) and Stefano Skubini (ranked 3390 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
235 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Skubini!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Skubini.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Skubini. Beautiful body shot.
Skubini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skubini moves away.
Reign moves away from the strike by Skubini.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Skubini throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Skubini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skubini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skubini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skubini duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skubini.
Skubini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Skubini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Skubini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reign.
Skubini throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
Reign takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skubini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skubini.
Skubini tried to score with a low kick but Reign checks it.
Skubini misses with a leg kick.
Skubini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skubini throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Skubini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skubini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reign.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Skubini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reign's head.
Reign throws a push kick but Skubini slaps the foot to one side.
Skubini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skubini back to the cage. Reign follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skubini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skubini.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skubini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reign moves away from the strike by Skubini.
Skubini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skubini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skubini throws a leg kick but Reign checks it.
Skubini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Skubini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reign moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Skubini misses.
Skubini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skubini's calf.
Skubini scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Reign.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skubini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skubini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses.
Reign jabs Skubini right on the nose. Skubini blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skubini missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reign lands an overhand right.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Skubini is just out of range.
Skubini flicks out a counter leg kick but Reign steps away.
Skubini moves out of range of the leg kick from Reign.
Skubini misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Reign - just one landing.
Good shot there by Reign.
Skubini throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
Skubini misses with a head kick.
Reign slips under a jab.
Reign steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skubini.
Skubini lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skubini in his tracks.
Reign is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reign's corner calls for a 1-2. Reign obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Skubini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reign moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skubini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skubini misses with a body shot.
Reign is looking for a counter combo.
Skubini misses with a hook.
Reign connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skubini momentarily.
Skubini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reign makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skubini swinging wildly here.
Skubini tries a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Skubini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skubini moves out of range as Reign strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skubini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reign.
Skubini lands a high kick!
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Skubini scores with a decent looking hook.
Reign scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skubini throws a leg kick
and Reign counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Reign.
Good shot there by Reign.
Skubini throws a hook but Reign blocks it.
Reign sizes up Skubini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skubini's head backwards.
Reign misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skubini throws a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skubini. That did some damage!
Skubini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Skubini's head but Skubini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skubini.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Skubini's head but Skubini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Skubini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Skubini finds it's target.
Skubini throws a lazy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skubini checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reign.
Skubini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skubini needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Skubini walks into a jab.
Skubini lands a nice shot that snaps Reign's head back.
Skubini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skubini tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reign with a nice cross.
Skubini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Skubini.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Skubini.
Reign lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skubini throws a lazy head kick
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skubini lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Skubini.
Skubini throws a body kick that misses.
Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skubini can do to turn this around?
Reign lands a jab.
Reign staying out of range there.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skubini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Skubini is breathing heavily.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skubini.
Skubini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skubini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Reign.
Skubini throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skubini lands with a hook. Reign tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skubini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reign has got the better of the exchanges.
Reign lands a jab to Skubini's midsection.
A jab lands there for Reign.
Reign lands a really nice looking cross but Skubini seems unphased.
Reign scores with a head kick. Skubini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skubini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign scores with a jab. Skubini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skubini misses with a hook
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut.
Skubini is rocked!
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skubini's head.
Skubini is still on wobbly legs! Can Reign finish him?
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign is looking to slow Skubini down with leg kicks.
Skubini seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skubini misses the target.
Reign looks to land a combination. Skubini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skubini misses the jab.
Reign chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skubini misses with a right hand
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reign fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign scores with a nice head shot.
Skubini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Skubini takes one to the side of the head.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skubini throws a jab but it's blocked by Reign.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign throws a hook but Skubini blocks it.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skubini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reign chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skubini can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skubini misses with a double jab.
Skubini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign sizes up Skubini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Skubini walks into a straight right hand from Reign.
Reign moves out of range as Skubini throws a body kick.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skubini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reign can pounce on him.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Reign.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reign.
Skubini scores with a nice strike.
Reign avoids the head kick by Skubini.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Skubini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skubini throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skubini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skubini.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses
and Reign counters with a nice right hand that sends Skubini toppling to the canvas! Skubini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reign finish him?!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reign.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Reign uses the oldest trick in the book to send Skubini tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Reign is absolutely delighted - when Skubini wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!
A determined Titan Reign didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 115 p4p, 20 weight class) and Nivolumab Opdivo (ranked 993 p4p, 131 weight class). Opdivo has chosen Bristol-Myers Squibb corporate anthem as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nivolumab Opdivo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opdivo has managed to clinch.
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards.
Opdivo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo.
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
We've been informed that Opdivo 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.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opdivo works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Opdivo lands a right hand.
Lopez lands with a right to the head.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Opdivo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez blocking some punches.
A short left from Lopez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo misses with a punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Opdivo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopez is working Opdivo over against the cage.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez presses Opdivo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopez.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Opdivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez tries a body shot but Opdivo blocks it.
A short right from Lopez.
A short left from Lopez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Opdivo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lopez.
Lopez pulls guard successfully.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lopez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Opdivo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Opdivo slips nicely into half guard.
Opdivo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.
Opdivo trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lopez forces his way into half guard.
Opdivo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is keen to just control but Opdivo is a slippery customer.
Opdivo is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Opdivo is controlling an arm, preventing Lopez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Opdivo tries to control the position but Lopez now has his back.
Opdivo is trying to break free.
Lopez looking for the choke but no joy.
Opdivo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Opdivo lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Opdivo.
Opdivo misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opdivo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Opdivo has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lopez.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opdivo can do to turn this around?
A short left from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez pushes Opdivo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Opdivo is breathing heavily.
Lopez gets control of Opdivo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lopez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez has control of Opdivo's left arm, preventing Opdivo from doing any damage.
Lopez looking for a guillotine here but Opdivo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Opdivo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Opdivo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Opdivo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lopez has locked up a guillotine! Lopez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Opdivo is holding on here and Lopez must be using up a lot of energy. Opdivo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lopez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez retains his welterweight title!
Nate Lopez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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