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ABW 191 Reign - Grace PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joel Cameron (ranked 3164 p4p, 338 weight class) and Piotr Boryska (ranked 6611 p4p, 541 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Cameron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cameron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Boryska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cameron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boryska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boryska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cameron counters with a right hand to the body.
Cameron takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska misses with some punches.
Boryska trying to land knees to the body.
Cameron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cameron breaks from the clinch.
Cameron instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cameron scores with a hook to the body.
Cameron lands with a short shot to the head.
Cameron blocking some punches.
Cameron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boryska backwards.
Cameron working aggressively here.
Cameron tries to work over Boryska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cameron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cameron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boryska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Boryska.
Cameron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boryska backwards.
Cameron struggles to land a body shot inside as Boryska controls his hands.
A short right from Boryska on the inside.
Boryska misses with an elbow over the top.
Cameron blocks the elbow strike.
Boryska blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cameron.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cameron lands a body punch.
Boryska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boryska misses with a punch on the inside.
Cameron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cameron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cameron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron blocking some punches.
Boryska works on Cameron's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Boryska.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cameron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boryska working aggressively here.
Cameron misses with a punch to the body.
Cameron misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boryska has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cameron seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boryska can turn it around.
Boryska swings wildly with an uppercut but Cameron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boryska misses with the head strike.
Boryska lands a damaging elbow.
Boryska throws a head punch that misses.
Boryska blocking some punches.
Cameron throws a punch but it's blocked by Boryska.
A right hook to the body lands for Boryska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boryska.
Nice body punch from Boryska - that landed with a thud.
Boryska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boryska pushes Cameron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boryska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boryska misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boryska fails to land.
Cameron has a couple of punches blocked by Boryska.
A short left from Cameron.
Boryska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camerons head.
Cameron tries to throw a body punch but Boryska avoids it by throwing Cameron back against the cage.
Boryska throws an elbow that misses.
Cameron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boryska lands with a light punch inside.
Cameron blocks a body shot from Boryska.
Cameron lands with a left to the head.
Boryska blocks a body shot from Cameron.
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Boryska.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Boryska goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boryska checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron misses with a body punch
and Boryska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cameron tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boryska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boryska throws a head kick that misses.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
Cameron misses with a hook.
Cameron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boryska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cameron tries to clinch up.
Boryska is looking for the big counter here.
Boryska blocks a head kick by Cameron.
Boryska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Boryska dominated that round.
That's time! Cameron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boryska throws a combination that misses
and Cameron counters with a nice leg kick.
Cameron connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Cameron finds it's target.
It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Boryska scores with a nice head shot.
Cameron rushes Boryska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cameron.
Cameron taking a breather.
Cameron lands a body punch.
Boryska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cameron blocks a body shot from Boryska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron misses with some punches.
Cameron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boryska's elbow.
Cameron blocks an elbow strike from Boryska.
Boryska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boryska tries to throw a body punch but Cameron avoids it by throwing Boryska back against the cage.
Cameron breaks the clinch.
Boryska tries to land a body kick
and Cameron counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Nice body punch from Boryska.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cameron throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boryska counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cameron tries to clinch up but Boryska circles away and keeps his distance.
Boryska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska scores with a body shot.
Boryska misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boryska lands a head kick!
Boryska checks a leg kick nicely.
Joel Cameron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boryska keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Cameron as Boryska shoots in.
Cameron tried to counter with a leg kick but Boryska avoided it.
Boryska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cameron at a distance.
Boryska misses with a head kick.
Cameron throws a big counter combination but Boryska scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cameron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boryska throws the left hand but Cameron avoids the punch easily.
Cameron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boryska thows a leg kick but Cameron checks it
and Cameron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boryska is rocked!
Cameron throws a big shot that misses.
Cameron misses with a lunging right hand
and Boryska counters with a straight right hand.
Boryska throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boryska throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Cameron. That snapped Boryska's head back.
Boryska is still on wobbly legs! Can Cameron finish him?
Boryska lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boryska seems to have recovered his senses.
Piotr Boryska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boryska throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.
Cameron throws a leg kick but Boryska sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cameron tries to clinch there but Boryska circles away.
Cameron closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cameron.
Cameron lands a nice uppercut.
Boryska misses with the head strike.
Cameron lands with a right to the head.
Cameron lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cameron - that landed with a thud.
Boryska is breathing heavily.
Cameron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Cameron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cameron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cameron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boryska backwards.
Cameron wants to stall.
Boryska tries a body shot but Cameron blocks it.
Cameron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cameron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boryska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boryska misses with some punches.
Boryska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cameron avoids it.
Cameron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cameron throws a punch but it's blocked by Boryska.
Cameron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cameron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cameron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boryska prevents a body shot from Cameron.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cameron.
Cameron tries to work over Boryska's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boryska throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Cameron dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
That's time! Cameron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Boryska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boryska throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.
Cameron tries to clinch there but Boryska circles away.
Piotr Boryska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryska throws a series of punches but Cameron moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boryska. Cameron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boryska throws a lazy head kick
and Cameron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cameron is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska misses with a few strikes there.
Boryska throws a head kick that half lands.
Cameron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boryska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boryska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska swats away the attempt to clinch by Cameron.
Boryska keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Boryska misses its intended target.
Boryska misses with a body kick.
It looked like Cameron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boryska fails to land with a series of punches.
Cameron is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boryska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Cameron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boryska has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Cameron.
Boryska looks to throw a body kick
and Cameron counters with a nice body kick.
Boryska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron feints and then cracks Boryska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boryska down.
Boryska moves out of range of the leg kick from Cameron.
Boryska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cameron tries to clinch up but Boryska circles away and keeps his distance.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska loads up on a big right hand but Cameron slips the punch.
Boryska tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cameron jabs Boryska right on the nose. Boryska blinks but takes it well.
Boryska misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Boryska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boryska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cameron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boryska swinging wildly here.
Boryska catches Cameron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cameron moves into the clinch successfully.
Boryska misses with some punches.
Boryska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Cameron - that landed with a thud.
Cameron tries to throw a body punch but Boryska avoids it by throwing Cameron back against the cage.
Cameron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boryska lands a left hand.
Joel Cameron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boryska tries a body shot but Cameron blocks it.
Cameron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boryska misses with a body punch.
Cameron lands with a short shot to the head.
Cameron lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cameron is looking to control Boryska's arms but Boryska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cameron has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cameron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cameron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boryska swings wildly with an uppercut but Cameron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boryska gets through Cameron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cameron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boryska!
Boryska connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cameron's hands.
Boryska throws a body shot but no joy.
Cameron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Boryska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boryska 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Boryska!
Our winner, Piotr Boryska, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 3851 p4p, 177 weight class) and Karl Max (ranked 20468 p4p, 254 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Max!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetfield.
Max tries to buck Hetfield off but Hetfield is having none of it.
Hetfield in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Max can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hetfield is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield takes a little break here. Max wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Max tries to control but Hetfield manages to take his back.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hetfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hetfield cracks Max with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Max from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield biding his time, controlling Max.
Max tries to roll but Hetfield sticks to his back.
Hetfield throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Max trying to get back to his feet but Hetfield is in full control for now.
Hetfield is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Max is trying to remain composed but Hetfield is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Max trying to control the position but Hetfield manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hetfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Max's body.
Hetfield lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Max is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hetfield.
We've been hearing good reports from Hetfield'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Max trying to control the hands but Hetfield breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hetfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hetfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hetfield has passed into side control.
Max tries to bench press Hetfield off him but Hetfield keeps the position.
Hetfield taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max wants to control but Hetfield postures up.
Max is looking to regain half guard here but Hetfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Max looking for a sweep but Hetfield has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Max blocking the ground and pound.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Hetfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to control but Hetfield is having none of it.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hetfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.
Hetfield controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Max takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hetfield misses with a head shot.
Max is looking to improve his position but Hetfield isn't that keen on the idea.
James Hetfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hetfield landing strikes from the mount and Max is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hetfield controlling the pace for now.
Max tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Max looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hetfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Max tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max dodges the punch combination from Hetfield.
Max darts in looking for a takedown but Hetfield gets double underhooks and turns Max into the cage.
Hetfield throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hetfield dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hetfield's strikes! Hetfield is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Hetfield!
Our winner, James Hetfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincon Samuals (ranked 5262 p4p, 555 weight class) and Helmuth Tuminen (ranked 7205 p4p, 620 weight class). Samuals comes into the arena with I Sit I Watch I Wait- Lost Sounds blaring out of the sound system. 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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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincon Samuals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmuth Tuminen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a good low kick that Tuminen was not able to check.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Samuals counters with a quick kick to the body but Tuminen blocks it.
Samuals looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Samuals there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Tuminen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuminen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samuals counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuminen thumps Samuals with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuminen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helmuth Tuminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuals scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samuals moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuminen feints and then cracks Samuals's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samuals down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuals tries to work over Tuminen's front leg with a kick but Tuminen checks it.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Samuals swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Tuminen misses.
Samuals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuminen.
A head kick misses from Tuminen.
Samuals throws a jab when Tuminen was well out of range.
Tuminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Samuals thuds his right hand into Tuminen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Samuals moves out of range easily.
Samuals half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samuals throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuals thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals looks to land a combination but Tuminen avoids it well.
Samuals misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuminen misses with a head kick.
Samuals stuns Tuminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samuals is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuminen.
Tuminen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tuminen throws a leg kick but Samuals moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Samuals misses the target.
Samuals avoids the head kick by Tuminen.
Tuminen misses with a head kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Samuals counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuminen throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuminen scores with a kick to the body.
Samuals smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samuals.
Tuminen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tuminen throws a lazy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tuminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuminen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samuals throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
Tuminen takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Samuals was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samuals is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuals throws a body punch but Tuminen moves out of range.
Tuminen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samuals lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tuminen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuminen tests Samuals's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuals shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tuminen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuminen throws a leg kick that misses.
Tuminen throws a leg kick
and Samuals counters with a slapping 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 Lincon Samuals will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a series of strikes. Tuminen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samuals throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuminen throws a series of punches but Samuals avoids them all with ease.
Samuals throwing a counter right hand but Tuminen manages to avoid it.
Samuals takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samuals avoids the head kick by Tuminen.
It looked like Samuals was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuminen.
Tuminen lands with a straight right. Samuals didn't see that one coming.
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick and Samuals moves out of range easily.
Tuminen looks to land a combination. Samuals sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tuminen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuminen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tuminen looks to land a right hand but Samuals moved out of range.
Tuminen throws a head kick but Samuals moves out of range.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Helmuth Tuminen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuals connects with a body shot that sends Tuminen's belly button to the back.
Tuminen swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tuminen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tuminen throws a sloppy body shot
and Samuals counters with a nice body kick.
Tuminen connects with a high kick.
Tuminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tuminen is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Tuminen is predictable there
and Samuals cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses.
Samuals misses with a head kick.
Tuminen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuminen scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuminen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuminen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
and Samuals counters with a two punch combo.
Tuminen tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuals uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tuminen.
An attempted straight right counter from Samuals misses the target.
Samuals throws a good cross that connects.
Tuminen throws a head kick that misses
and Samuals counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Tuminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuals counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Samuals.
It looked like Samuals wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Tuminen misses
enabling Samuals to counter with a crisp jab.
Samuals with a jab.
Tuminen is rocked!
Tuminen throws a sloppy head kick
and Samuals counters with a huge left! Tuminen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Samuals isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tuminen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Samuals!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincon Samuals!
Lincon Samuals really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Altintop Palonesess (ranked 4763 p4p, 347 weight class) and Francesco Skrarez (ranked 1219 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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154 lbs
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158 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Altintop Palonesess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palonesess shoots in for a takedown but Skrarez shows good takedown defense.
Palonesess tries to keep at a distance but Skrarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Palonesess looking to slow down the pace here.
Skrarez cracks Palonesess with a nice body shot.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez scores with a shot to the side of Palonesess's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palonesess is breathing heavily.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palonesess avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez tries to land a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks with his arms.
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Skrarez holds him up against the cage and eventually Palonesess drops back down to his feet.
Skrarez lands a body punch.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrarez.
Skrarez is leaning against Palonesess and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skrarez pushes Palonesess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skrarez.
Palonesess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palonesess takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but Palonesess blocks it.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez gets through Palonesess's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Palonesess.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Palonesess's ribcage. Palonesess let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palonesess is trying to pull guard but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Palonesess's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Skrarez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Palonesess backwards.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
A right hand to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Palonesess or not.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
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!
Skrarez working Palonesess over with knees to the body.
Skrarez lands a good knee to the midsection. Palonesess won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrarez lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Palonesess's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palonesess's gas tank.
Skrarez lands a body shot.
Skrarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Palonesess wants to stall.
Skrarez lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
A body shot lands from Skrarez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Skrarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skrarez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skrarez showed some decent athleticism there.
Palonesess manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Palonesess is rocked!
Oh Palonesess is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess seems to have got his legs back now.
Skrarez dives in and scores a takedown into Palonesess's guard.
Skrarez pushing down on Palonesess's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Skrarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skrarez lands strikes from half guard.
Skrarez drops an elbow to the side of Palonesess's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skrarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skrarez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarez creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Palonesess is out cold and this one is all over! Skrarez climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
During a confident post fight interview, Francesco Skrarez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Altintop Palonesess spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happends!!! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorgeous Bob (ranked 2035 p4p, 232 weight class) and Watari Kan (ranked 2252 p4p, 252 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
173 lbs
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185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watari Kan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bob misses the body punch
and Kan counters with a left and a right that stings Bob.
Kan's corner calls for a 1-2. Kan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kan.
Kan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kan! But no joy.
Kan staying out of range there.
Gorgeous Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob lands a jab.
Bob throws a series of punches but Kan moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kan misses.
Kan looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Kan closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Bob's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bob has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kan is trying to keep an underhook but Bob manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bob lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Bob connects with a nice short shot to Kan's temple.
Bob looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to work for an arm triangle but Kan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob slips a nice elbow through Kan's hands, connecting with Kan's forehead.
Kan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bob.
Bob is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kan is just riding it out for now. Bob eventually gives up the hold.
Bob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kan taking some punishment here, with Bob in his half guard.
Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bob seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kan is rocked!
Kan missing with punches from the bottom.
Bob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob working Kan over with strikes.
Kan is still in real trouble! Can Bob finish him?
Ground and pound from Bob.
Bob is nestled in close to Kan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bob lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kan quite badly. Kan pulls Bob in close trying to recover. Bob postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorgeous Bob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 1651 p4p, 201 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 1853 p4p, 220 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Hakekia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kettu. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Hakekia knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Hakekia thumps Kettu with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Kettu 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.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kettu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Hakekia's head back.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu jabs at Hakekia's body.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Hakekia catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia motions for Kettu to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kettu jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Kettu throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Kettu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu 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.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Kettu backing away here, and Hakekia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kettu.
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hakekia there.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. Hakekia shrugs it off though.
Hakekia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Kettu takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Hakekia has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakekia misses with a body punch.
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Hakekia takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hakekia to the canvas! Hakekia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kettu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tupa Halloo (ranked 2335 p4p, 318 weight class) and Jack Number (ranked 1922 p4p, 281 weight class). Number has chosen This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič) as his entrance music. Tupa Halloo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Number's 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tupa Halloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Number.
Halloo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grounders Foundation in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Number does no damage.
Halloo slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Number's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Number's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Halloo dodges the punch combination from Number.
Halloo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Number tries to bum rush Halloo with a series of wild strikes but Halloo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Number misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Number misses with a jab, cross combination.
Number misses with a double jab.
Halloo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halloo lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halloo cracks Number with a good jab.
A combination from Number does no damage.
Number throws a combination that misses
and Halloo counters with a huge left! Number is in big trouble! He's backing up but Halloo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Number from any more damage. A dominating finish by Halloo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tupa Halloo!
Tupa Halloo made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 527 p4p, 22 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 1495 p4p, 75 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crab uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka slips under a jab.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
The Crab misses with a right hand
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
The Crab steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tanaka. That one must have hurt.
The Crab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tanaka connects with a body shot that sends The Crab's belly button to the back.
Tanaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tanaka. Tanaka obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
The Crab throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from The Crab misses.
The Crab throws a lazy right hand but Tanaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Crab throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Tanaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tanaka slips a straight right by The Crab.
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes The Crab away with a front kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Crab looks winded!
The Crab misses with a body shot.
The Crab throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka throwing a counter right hand but The Crab manages to avoid it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanaka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Tanaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crab jabs Tanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
The Crab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Crab misses with a left hand
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
Tanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Crab at a distance.
Tanaka with a hook.
Nice body kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka scoring well with a low kick there.
The Crab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tanaka can pounce on him.
Tanaka lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka feints and then cracks The Crab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Crab down.
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes The Crab back into the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
The Crab misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka drags the fight down to the ground.
The Crab wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tanaka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Crab has managed to get both his arms back between Tanaka's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tanaka is on top in guard.
Tanaka stops The Crab from standing up.
Tanaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Crab's head.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Tanaka passes The Crab's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tanaka slips a nice elbow through The Crab's hands, connecting with The Crab's forehead.
Tanaka winds up and cracks The Crab with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka 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.
The Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
A little feinted left hand from Tanaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
The Crab misses the shot to the body.
The Crab misses with an uppercut. Tanaka saw that one coming.
The Crab misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Crab jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Crab misses with a wild body shot.
Tanaka tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
The Crab misses with a hook
and Tanaka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Crab avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka slips under a jab from The Crab.
The Crab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka cracks the inside of The Crab's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab with a hook.
Tanaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crab.
Tanaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends The Crab stumbling back into the cage.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
The Crab throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tanaka to counter with a crisp jab.
The Crab takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Crab enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Crab manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Crab is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tanaka dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanaka trying to control the action but The Crab is working from the bottom.
Tanaka cracks The Crab with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka trying to control the position but The Crab is working away.
Tanaka working the ground and pound.
Tanaka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tanaka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tanaka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Crab some visible discomfort.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka tries for a kimura but The Crab is defending well.
The Crab is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tanaka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The Crab rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Crab blocks a low kick nicely.
The Crab swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Crab falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Crab looking to score a takedown here. Tanaka is defending well but The Crab drives through and ends up in Tanaka's guard.
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!
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tanaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Tanaka creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tanaka scoring with punches and elbows.
The Crab wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.
The Crab is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Tanaka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanaka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Crab if he has to take too many more of those.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka moves away from the strike by The Crab.
Tanaka jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Crab misses with a looping left.
Tanaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Crab.
The Crab uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
The Crab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Crab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Crab.
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Crab stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Crab sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka wants to control but The Crab is keeping him busy.
Nobunaga Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crab is trying to stand back up but Tanaka is controlling him
Tanaka works his way into full mount!
The Crab 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.
Tanaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tanaka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Crab is surviving well by controlling Tanaka's body position as best he can.
The Crab is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tanaka lands a big shot there that rocks The Crab but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tanaka unloading with bombs!
Tanaka lands a couple of good shots and The Crab has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The Crab is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tanaka has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Crab is in real trouble here. Tanaka gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Crab is tapping out! Tanaka wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nobunaga Tanaka!
A victorious Nobunaga Tanaka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Henry The Crab spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Calacon (ranked 491 p4p, 60 weight class) and Mace Blackblood (ranked 1121 p4p, 136 weight class). Blackblood has chosen Gorgoroth Open the Gates as his entrance music. Mace Blackblood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conrad Calacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calacon moves into range and clinches up with Blackblood.
Calacon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackblood throws a punch but it's blocked by Calacon.
Calacon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Blackblood has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calacon.
Calacon breaks the clinch.
Calacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calacon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blackblood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackblood blocks a jab.
Blackblood avoids the head kick by Calacon.
Blackblood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackblood slips under a jab from Calacon.
Good standup being displayed there by Calacon as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
A cross from Calacon lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Calacon closes the distance and clinches.
Calacon dodges an elbow strike from Blackblood.
Blackblood told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
Blackblood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calacon backwards.
Blackblood can't find room to land a body shot as Calacon controls the action.
Blackblood tries to throw a body punch but Calacon avoids it by throwing Blackblood back against the cage.
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Calacon backing away here, and Blackblood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blackblood throws a front kick aimed at Calacon's knee but Calacon avoids it well.
Blackblood lands a body shot.
Calacon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackblood manages to avoid it.
Calacon connects with the punch.
Blackblood throws a looping overhand right but Calacon ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Blackblood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Blackblood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calacon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Calacon throws a low kick, looking for Blackblood's leg but Blackblood calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon scores with a nice strike.
Calacon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackblood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackblood.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackblood! But no joy.
Blackblood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calacon backing away here, and Blackblood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blackblood scores with a jab. Calacon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackblood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calacon. That one must have hurt.
Calacon swings for the body but Blackblood moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Calacon misses.
Blackblood lands a right hook to the body.
Blackblood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blackblood ducks under a wild hook from Calacon.
Calacon throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackblood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calacon throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Blackblood.
Blackblood looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calacon throws an off balance right hand
and Blackblood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Nice uppercut there from Blackblood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Calacon as he connects with a hook.
Blackblood throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackblood shoots in looking for a takedown but Calacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blackblood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackblood jabs Calacon right on the nose. Calacon blinks but takes it well.
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calacon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calacon tries to clinch but Blackblood moves out of range.
Calacon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackblood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
And Blackblood tries to counter it with a takedown but Calacon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jab from Calacon.
That has opened up Mace Blackblood's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackblood should have avoided that one.
Blackblood is rocked!
Blackblood switches off momentarily and Calacon cracks him with a monster right hand! Blackblood topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Calacon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Calacon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Reign (ranked 839 p4p, 119 weight class) and Earl Lee Grace (ranked 414 p4p, 61 weight class). Titan Reign has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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 New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Lee Grace!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Reign counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reign checks a leg kick.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign misses with a left hand
and Grace counters with a left to the body.
Grace avoids a kick to the body.
Reign takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Grace. That snapped Reign's head back.
Reign takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reign throws a head kick that Grace semi-blocks.
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Grace. That snapped Reign's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reign.
Grace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reign counters with a right hand that sends Grace tumbling to the canvas! Can Reign finish him? He dives into Grace's guard looking to do just that!
Grace is rocked!
Reign advances position into side control!
Grace is still in real trouble! Can Reign finish him?
Grace pushes Reign away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reign gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reign is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reign asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grace seems to have recovered his senses.
Reign is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reign asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign advances to full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign trying to control but Grace is having none of it.
Reign looking to secure an arm triangle but Grace defends it well.
Reign trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grace is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reign controlling the position easily from mount.
Grace squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reign trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grace wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Reign goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grace is on top in guard.
Grace is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Reign has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grace is looking to defend but Reign has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grace! Reign pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grace taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Titan Reign 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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