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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McDiggle (ranked 20592 p4p, 692 weight class) and Don Johns (ranked 1365 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster McDiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Johns!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns slaps away a takedown attempt from McDiggle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDiggle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johns quickly recovers to half guard.
Johns is not content to let McDiggle control the position.
Johns trying to hold on to McDiggle's head to control him but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle is trying to control. Johns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDiggle.
Johns trying to control from the bottom.
Johns is looking for a sweep. McDiggle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDiggle is working for a submission of some sort.
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. McDiggle connects with a nice short shot to Johns's temple.
McDiggle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDiggle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDiggle 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.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDiggle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle lands strikes from half guard.
McDiggle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johns to regain full guard.
McDiggle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDiggle trying to move into half guard but instead Johns has managed to sweep!
Johns throwing strikes from guard but McDiggle blocks nicely.
Johns with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.
McDiggle looking for a guillotine here but Johns defends easily.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johns landing with the ground and pound.
Johns scoring with some ground and pound.
Johns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDiggle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johns is looking to defend but McDiggle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johns! McDiggle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johns taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster McDiggle!
During a confident post fight interview, Buster McDiggle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Cummins (ranked 3332 p4p, 390 weight class) and Bob Dock (ranked 2870 p4p, 348 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dock's choice of entrance music: The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Dock!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cummins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dock misses with a kick to the body.
Dock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dock throws a chopping leg kick but Cummins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cummins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cummins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dock throws a head kick but Cummins moves out of range.
Dock looks to land a body kick but Cummins moved away.
Cummins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dock tries to land a front kick but Cummins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dock throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cummins to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dock ducks under a wild hook from Cummins.
Cummins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dock throws a head kick but Cummins moves out of range.
Dock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cummins blocks a head kick by Dock.
Dock looks winded!
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins misses with a body shot.
Dock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cummins cracks Dock with a good jab.
Cummins scores with a jab.
Dock throws a head kick but Cummins moves out of range.
Dock dodges the punch combination from Cummins.
Dock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cummins misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cummins.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cummins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy body kick from Dock
and Cummins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cummins throws a series of punches but Dock moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dock.
Dock throws a wild body kick that Cummins sees coming a mile off.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cummins scores with a jab to the body.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dock tries a low kick but Cummins avoids it.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Cummins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dock misses with a low kick as Cummins jumps back.
Dock throws a head kick but Cummins moves out of range.
Cummins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dock tries to land a body kick
and Cummins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dock thinking.
Cummins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cummins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cummins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cummins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dock throws a big counter head kick but Cummins avoids it with no problem.
Dock ducks under a wild hook from Cummins.
Cummins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cummins avoids the head kick by Dock.
Cummins cracks a nice hook into Dock's ribs.
Cummins swings for the body but Dock moves out of range.
Good work by Cummins as he checks the leg kick.
Cummins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dock scores with a push kick.
Dock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cummins if he has to take too many more of those.
Dock throws a head kick that misses
and Cummins counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dock moves away.
A cross from Cummins lands.
Cummins misses with a looping left.
Dock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cummins checks a low kick from Dock.
Dock misses with a body kick.
Cummins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dock.
Dock feints and then cracks Cummins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cummins down.
Cummins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Cummins misses its intended target.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dock misses with a low kick.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummins looks to land a combination but Dock avoids it well.
Dock tries to land a front kick but Cummins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cummins throws out a loose jab but Dock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummins throws a shot to the body.
Cummins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dock.
Dock connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dock misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Cummins swings for the body but Dock moves out of range.
Cummins misses with a straight right.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dock slips a straight right by Cummins.
Dock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dock throws a head kick but Cummins moves out of range.
Cummins scores with a decent looking hook.
Cummins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Dock.
Dock tries a quick counter leg kick but Cummins is wise to it.
Dock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cummins takes a swing at Dock's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Cummins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dock misses with the body kick
and Dock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cummins to score with a decent uppercut.
Cummins misses with a body shot.
Cummins blocks the body 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 Gordon Cummins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slow jab from Cummins misses its intended target.
Dock feints a counter leg kick.
Dock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cummins cracks Dock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dock is rocked!
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock is still on wobbly legs! Can Cummins finish him?
Cummins throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dock colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cummins as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dock is left battered and dazed whilst Cummins and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Cummins!
After winning the bout, Gordon Cummins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 1621 p4p, 191 weight class) and Phill Brooks (ranked 5936 p4p, 516 weight class). Brooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cult Of Personality . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phill Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Minasian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts.
Minasian gets a double leg takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minasian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Minasian advances position into side control!
Brooks prevents Minasian from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian advances to mount.
Brooks regains half guard.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Minasian eventually gives up the hold.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minasian preventing the sweep.
Minasian passes into half guard.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minasian wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Minasian seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Brooks trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian works his way into full mount!
Brooks can't escape the position.
Brooks is trying to escape the mount but Minasian keeps good control and instead manages to take Brooks's back.
Minasian looking for the RNC.
Brooks is keeping busy.
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Minasian gets his way!
Minasian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brooks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Minasian is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Minasian working for a choke but Brooks is defending well.
Minasian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brooks defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Minasian is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
Minasian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Minasian is looking for the choke from the back position but Brooks is controlling his hands well.
Brooks is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Brooks right now.
Brooks showing good submission defense here.
Minasian is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brooks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brooks for a finish.
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!
Brooks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Minasian's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Minasian looking to break Brooks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brooks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Minasian will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Minasian 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.
Minasian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tigran Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minasian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Minasian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Minasian. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Minasian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Minasian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Minasian sprawls well.
Tigran Minasian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phill Brooks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minasian.
Minasian lands a glancing blow to the side of Brooks's head.
Minasian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Minasian 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.
Brooks is rocked!
Minasian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Brooks right on the button. Brooks goes down! Minasian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Minasian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tigran Minasian!
In defeat, Phill Brooks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Longburn Rayson (ranked 1922 p4p, 252 weight class) and Bruno Brunatny (ranked 3550 p4p, 408 weight class). Rayson comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - No Surrender. Longburn Rayson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Brunatny'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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Longburn Rayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunatny.
Brunatny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brunatny checks a low kick from Rayson.
A cross from Rayson lands.
Rayson throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Rayson.
Brunatny misses with a kick to the body
and Rayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunatny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brunatny is rocked!
Rayson cracks Brunatny with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longburn Rayson!
Longburn Rayson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2239 p4p, 106 weight class) and Ashton Knuckles (ranked 3297 p4p, 150 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gadelha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Melle Mel - Step Off. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claudio Gadelha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gadelha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gadelha.
Gadelha throws a jab when Knuckles was well out of range.
Gadelha scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Gadelha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Gadelha avoids the punch easily.
Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Gadelha sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Knuckles scores with a sloppy right hand. Gadelha should have avoided that one.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gadelha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Gadelha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gadelha is looking to counter the offense by Knuckles and move into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Knuckles looks to land a body kick but Gadelha moved away.
Gadelha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gadelha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knuckles under the eye.
Gadelha moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to land knees in the clinch but Gadelha avoids the damage to the body.
Knuckles looking to throw knees to the head but Gadelha is blocking nicely.
Knuckles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gadelha avoids it.
Knuckles wants to take the fight to the mat but Gadelha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knuckles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Claudio Gadelha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Gadelha.
A short right from Gadelha on the inside.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gadelha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles is working for takedown but Gadelha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Gadelha.
Knuckles dodges an elbow strike from Gadelha.
Knuckles avoiding damage as Gadelha throws knees to the body.
Gadelha blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gadelha.
Gadelha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gadelha wants a takedown.
Gadelha tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Gadelha back against the cage.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gadelha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gadelha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles pushes Gadelha up against the cage in a clinch.
Gadelha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gadelha can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gadelha up against the cage.
Gadelha takes a shot to the head.
Gadelha can't get the takedown.
Gadelha jumps guard and drags Knuckles to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gadelha pulls Knuckles in close to prevent any damage.
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gadelha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gadelha keeping full guard, as Knuckles tries to pass.
Knuckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gadelha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles cracks Gadelha with a solid left hand.
Knuckles forces his way into half guard.
Gadelha is pressing down on Knuckles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gadelha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gadelha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knuckles's guard.
Gadelha trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha won't allow Knuckles to sweep him here.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Knuckles keeps moving.
Knuckles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gadelha manages to get himself to full guard.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gadelha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles working the ground and pound but Gadelha is defending the strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ashton Knuckles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gadelha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gadelha.
Knuckles has Gadelha up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles pushes Gadelha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gadelha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gadelha is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knuckles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gadelha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Gadelha backwards.
Gadelha has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
Gadelha jumps guard.
Gadelha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Gadelha working a defensive guard here.
Gadelha has Knuckles pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Gadelha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knuckles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knuckles tries to stand but Gadelha is controlling from the bottom.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
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.
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.
Gadelha working for a triangle but Knuckles defends it easily.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Gadelha trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Gadelha controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knuckles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gadelha sprawls well initially but Knuckles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knuckles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knuckles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles working over Gadelha with some ground and pound. Gadelha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Knuckles seems content to control.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gadelha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gadelha moves into full guard.
Gadelha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gadelha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Knuckles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gadelha haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gadelha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gadelha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ashton Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Gadelha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Gadelha!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles wants to sweep here but Gadelha controlling him for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashton Knuckles 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ashton Knuckles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Gadelha is just out of range.
Knuckles scores with the left hand. Gadelha knows he should have avoided that one.
Knuckles throws a right hand that Gadelha ducks under and follows up with a left that Gadelha also avoids with ease.
Knuckles takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gadelha tries to keep at a distance but Knuckles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Gadelha is controlling the position.
Gadelha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gadelha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gadelha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Gadelha improves position.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Gadelha.
Knuckles darts in and clinches Gadelha up against the cage.
Knuckles misses with an elbow over the top.
Gadelha lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gadelha pulls Knuckles into guard.
Gadelha looking for a sweep. Not yet Gadelha, not yet.
Gadelha is working hard here to advance position.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Gadelha keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knuckles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but Gadelha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gadelha slips nicely into half guard.
Knuckles wants to control but Gadelha is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha passes to side control.
Knuckles can't do much from the bottom here.
Gadelha looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knuckles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura here.
Gadelha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep. Gadelha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gadelha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knuckles is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Knuckles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knuckles wants to control but Gadelha is keeping busy.
Claudio Gadelha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gadelha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Claudio Gadelha.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton Knuckles!
Ashton Knuckles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Claudio Gadelha stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ouch that hurt!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 2223 p4p, 255 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 2178 p4p, 252 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Mizushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizushima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bathory sprawls well. Bathory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Bathory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Mizushima shoots and misses
and Bathory makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mizushima really felt that one!
Mizushima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bathory defends well and Mizushima ends up having to push Bathory into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizushima throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Mizushima is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bathory feints and then cracks Mizushima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mizushima down.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mizushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Bathory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mizushima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mizushima throws an elbow but Bathory slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bathory managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mizushima.
Bathory holds on to Mizushima's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mizushima is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mizushima working the ground and pound but Bathory is defending the strikes.
Mizushima trying to control the position but Bathory is working away.
Mizushima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bathory has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mizushima working the head and body with strikes.
Bathory felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bathory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mizushima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bathory wants to control but Mizushima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mizushima haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bathory taking some punishment here, with Mizushima in his half guard.
Bathory keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mizushima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bathory is staying active underneath Mizushima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mizushima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bathory's head.
Mizushima landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mizushima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mizushima.
Bathory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mizushima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mizushima 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.
Mizushima working the head and body with strikes.
Mizushima seems to be working for a kimura but Bathory defends the submission attempt.
Mizushima wants to pass to mount but Bathory is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mizushima.
Mizushima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mizushima 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.
Bathory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
Bathory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mizushima.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bathory works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mizushima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mizushima wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Bathory working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Mizushima 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.
Mizushima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory delivers a nice body kick.
Mizushima shoots in but Bathory avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizushima tries for a takedown but Bathory circles away easily
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily.
Bathory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Mizushima's front leg but catches the back leg as Mizushima tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizushima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mizushima showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing that Mizushima has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bathory tries to roll over but Mizushima keeps him under control.
Mizushima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mizushima stalling.
Ground and pound from Mizushima.
Bathory controlling the position well.
Bathory works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mizushima looking to pass the guard.
Mizushima looking to sit in guard and control but Bathory gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mizushima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bathory is aware though and is defending well.
Bathory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mizushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bathory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizushima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizushima keeping moving, preventing Bathory from controlling successfully.
Mizushima controls Bathory momentarily but Bathory frees himself.
Mizushima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mizushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bathory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Mizushima is retaining full guard.
Mizushima is looking for a triangle here but Bathory uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bathory passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mizushima!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bathory tries to control but Mizushima wriggling away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory 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!
Mizushima tries for a takedown but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Mizushima steps away.
Mizushima checks a low kick from Bathory.
Mizushima goes for a double leg but Bathory avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bathory continues to drive forward.
Mizushima is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bathory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Mizushima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mizushima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bathory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bathory connects with a jab.
A low kick from Mizushima is predictable there
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bathory sprawls well. Bathory wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Mizushima. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizushima under the eye.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Mizushima. Mizushima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mizushima shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Mizushima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizushima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side.
Mizushima with a poor takedown
and Bathory counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mizushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mizushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mizushima dodges the punch combination from Bathory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Mizushima's defenses.
Mizushima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Mizushima saw it coming and moves away.
Mizushima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bathory throws a push kick but Mizushima slaps the foot to one side.
Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizushima misses with a takedown attempt
and Bathory counters with a good low kick that Mizushima was not able to check.
Mizushima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bathory throws a sloppy head kick and Mizushima moves out of range easily.
Bathory lands with a straight right. Mizushima didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Bathory motions for Mizushima to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Mizushima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mizushima.
Mizushima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bathory has Mizushima pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizushima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bathory works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mizushima is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kazushi Mizushima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bathory keeping full guard, as Mizushima tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory has his hands on Mizushima's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mizushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mizushima throwing strikes but missing.
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Mizushima from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mizushima slips under a jab from Bathory.
Bathory tries to work over Mizushima's front leg with a kick but Mizushima checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mizushima is defended easily by Bathory.
Bathory tries a quick counter leg kick but Mizushima is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
A victorious Arzlan Bathory 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nivolumab Opdivo (ranked 2586 p4p, 287 weight class) and Mee Vattalles (ranked 1607 p4p, 187 weight class). Opdivo comes to the cage accompanied by Bristol-Myers Squibb corporate anthem. Vattalles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: JVG - Matti & Teppo . Mee Vattalles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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186 lbs
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181 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nivolumab Opdivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mee Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattalles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Opdivo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Opdivo as Vattalles shoots in.
Vattalles looks to land a combination. Opdivo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Opdivo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vattalles tests Opdivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Opdivo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Opdivo blocks a low kick nicely.
Opdivo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Opdivo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Opdivo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Opdivo is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Opdivo circles away and we're back to standing.
Nivolumab Opdivo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Opdivo lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vattalles scores with a hook.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Opdivo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vattalles gets a clinch.
I was talking to Opdivo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Vattalles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Opdivo 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.
Opdivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vattalles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vattalles looking to control.
Opdivo looking to pass the guard.
Vattalles wants to sweep here but Opdivo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vattalles is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Opdivo rolls with it to try and escape but Vattalles cranks on the arm and Opdivo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mee Vattalles!
Mee Vattalles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 735 p4p, 78 weight class) and Julio Valeron Huhrera (ranked 763 p4p, 84 weight class). Julio Valeron Huhrera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
149 lbs
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26
154 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Megalos.
Megalos misses with a looping left.
Megalos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huhrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huhrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Megalos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good leg kick by Megalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Megalos moves out of range of the strikes.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Huhrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Megalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Megalos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Huhrera takes a step back to recover.
Megalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Huhrera has managed to clinch.
Huhrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos tries a body shot but Huhrera blocks it.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Megalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huhrera misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Huhrera controls the action.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Huhrera .
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Huhrera 's ribcage. Huhrera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Huhrera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huhrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhrera controls his hands.
Huhrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Megalos.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Huhrera controls his hands.
Megalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Huhrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos tries to work over Huhrera 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huhrera takes a shot to the head.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Huhrera .
Huhrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos works on Huhrera 's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos misses with some punches.
Huhrera works on Megalos's body with a couple of short punches.
Huhrera breaks the clinch.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huhrera throws out the jab.
Huhrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Megalos does it's job there.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huhrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huhrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos.
Huhrera throws a series of punches but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos 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.
Huhrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Megalos's guard.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Megalos keeps moving.
Megalos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huhrera .
Megalos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huhrera is controlling him.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Megalos is retaining full guard.
Megalos keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huhrera won't allow Megalos to sweep him here.
Huhrera throwing strikes from guard but Megalos blocks nicely.
Megalos has a closed guard, preventing Huhrera from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Huhrera both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huhrera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huhrera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huhrera gets a takedown into half guard.
Huhrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Huhrera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
That's time! Megalos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Huhrera dives in and scores a takedown into Megalos's guard.
Megalos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Huhrera off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Megalos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Megalos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huhrera .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Megalos keeps working.
Huhrera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Megalos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera wants to control but Megalos is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Huhrera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huhrera working the ground and pound from side control.
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oh Megalos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huhrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huhrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Huhrera advances to full mount.
Huhrera postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Megalos out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Huhrera goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Gonza (ranked 476 p4p, 77 weight class) and Kevin Space (ranked 1696 p4p, 252 weight class). Gonza comes to the cage accompanied by Mononoke Hime. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
206 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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212 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Gonza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Gonza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gonza throws a jab but it's blocked by Space.
Space with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonza to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Space.
Space throws the left hand but Gonza avoids the punch easily.
Space misses with a low kick as Gonza jumps back.
Gonza tries to counter by clinching up but Space breaks away and moves out of range.
Space tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Space.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Space is defended easily by Gonza.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Space.
Space works Gonza's body with a nice hook.
Gonza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Space.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonza connects with a crisp jab.
Space 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.
A big right from Gonza misses.
Gonza swings for the body but Space moves out of range.
Space takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Space misses with a low kick.
Space throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonza was well out of range. Poor timing from Space.
Gonza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Space tries to counter it with a takedown but Gonza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Space lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonza circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonza tries to keep at a distance but Space has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonza lands a left hand.
Gonza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza struggles to land a body shot inside as Space controls his hands.
Gonza misses with a punch on the inside.
Space tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonza avoids it.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonza lands a hook that snaps the head of Space backwards.
Gonza pushes Space back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonza scores with a shot to the side of Space's head.
Gonza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonza gets through Space's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonza lands a left hand.
Gonza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Space backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space blocking some punches.
Space is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonza.
A short right from Gonza on the inside.
Space missing with knees to the body.
Space tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonza avoids it.
Gonza avoiding damage as Space throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gonza.
Space looks winded!
Gonza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Space misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gonza.
Still in the clinch, Gonza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonza.
Gonza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonza lands a body shot.
Gonza lands with a light punch inside.
Gonza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Space or not.
Gonza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Space is rocked!
Gonza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Space is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonza finish him?
Gonza lands a big right hand that drops Space! The killer instinct kicks in and Gonza finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gonza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Meat Boy (ranked 164 p4p, 8 weight class) and Howlin Wolf (ranked 362 p4p, 17 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
300 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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287 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Meat Boy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnem�ki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy blocks a jab.
Meat Boy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Meat Boy moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Meat Boy's shoulder, as Meat Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf throws a right hand that misses
and Meat Boy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolf 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.
Meat Boy blocks a jab.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Wolf.
It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meat Boy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meat Boy staying out of range there.
Wolf misses the jab.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Meat Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Meat Boy's head but Meat Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Meat Boy moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Meat Boy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Super Meat Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meat Boy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meat Boy ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Meat Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Meat Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meat Boy throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meat Boy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meat Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Meat Boy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meat Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Meat Boy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meat Boy.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Wolf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy throws a wild body kick that Wolf sees coming a mile off.
Wolf throws out a powerful jab.
Howlin Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Meat Boy's head but Meat Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meat Boy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meat Boy.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Meat Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolf.
Meat Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wolf looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy sizes up Wolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Meat Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Meat Boy.
Meat Boy lands a big right hand that sends Wolf crashing to the mat! Meat Boy stays standing though and waves Wolf back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meat Boy connects with a leg kick. Wolf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Meat Boy is looking to wear down Wolf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wolf walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Wolf limp body while Meat Boy jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Super Meat Boy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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