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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Couture (ranked 4359 p4p, 466 weight class) and Ikemba Onazi (ranked 6456 p4p, 537 weight class). Onazi has chosen Harrysong - Samankwe as his entrance music. Dan Couture has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ikemba Onazi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Onazi to the ground. Couture is now in Onazi's guard.
Onazi has his foot on Couture's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Couture works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Onazi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Couture in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onazi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Couture wants to control from the top but Onazi keeps moving.
Couture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Onazi is keeping the position for now.
Couture throwing strikes but missing.
Couture wants to control from the top but Onazi keeps moving.
Onazi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Couture has his hands clasped together but Onazi extends and breaks Couture's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Onazi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikemba Onazi!
A very excited looking Ikemba Onazi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Johansson (ranked 3862 p4p, 171 weight class) and Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 3712 p4p, 166 weight class). Eerkilaa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome People. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristian Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Toni Eerkilaa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with a hook. Eerkilaa ducked under it nicely.
Eerkilaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eerkilaa throws a right hand that misses
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy right hand but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johansson lands a big head kick that sends Eerkilaa tumbling to the mat! Johansson takes a step backwards and waves Eerkilaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johansson defending well as Eerkilaa loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eerkilaa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson digs a good hook to Eerkilaa's body.
Eerkilaa defending well as Johansson loads up on a big left hand.
Eerkilaa is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eerkilaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johansson can pounce on him.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a leg kick.
Johansson cracks Eerkilaa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johansson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Eerkilaa to stand back up!
Eerkilaa is rocked!
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Eerkilaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Johansson finish him?
Eerkilaa looks winded!
Johansson fakes the body blow, causing Eerkilaa to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Eerkilaa goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Johansson!
Kristian Johansson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunter Schultz (ranked 2439 p4p, 118 weight class) and Elroy Clarks (ranked 3955 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunter Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Clarks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Clarks shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Clarks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Schultz throws a body punch but Clarks moves out of range.
Clarks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schultz fails with the takedown
and Clarks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schultz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clarks looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Schultz slips a jab from Clarks.
Schultz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clarks swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz throws a big counter combination but Clarks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clarks counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunter Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz tries to clinch
and Clarks counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarks throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Clarks throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Clarks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Clarks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarks catches Schultz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Schultz tries to clinch but Clarks is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Clarks misses with a hook.
Clarks connects with a jab.
Clarks throws a series of punches but Schultz avoids them all with ease.
Schultz dives in and scores a takedown into Clarks's guard.
Clarks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schultz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clarks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Schultz has Clarks in his guard.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarks stands up from Schultz's guard - Clarks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Schultz moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clarks jumps guard.
Schultz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clarks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schultz, into his guard.
Clarks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clarks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clarks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Clarks advances nicely into full mount.
Schultz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Clarks working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Clarks is looking to work his way around to Schultz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schultz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elroy Clarks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Clarks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Elroy Clarks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Clarks misses the target.
Schultz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schultz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schultz's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Clarks. Those never looked like landing.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schultz tries to clinch up but Clarks circles away and keeps his distance.
Schultz moves to clinch but Clarks breaks away
and Clarks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clarks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clarks throws an overhand right that lands on Schultz's shoulder, as Schultz tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schultz tries to counter with a takedown but Clarks is quick to defend against it.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clarks leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunter Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarks throws out a loose jab but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz works Clarks's body with a nice hook.
Schultz is looking to wear down Clarks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schultz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clarks throws a counter combo.
Schultz connects with a single shot there.
Clarks misses with a straight right.
Clarks lands with an overhand left.
Schultz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clarks sprawls well initially but Schultz persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Schultz is looking for a kimura here.
Clarks wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Clarks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schultz is working for a kimura but Clarks is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz prevents Clarks from improving his position.
Schultz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clarks actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elroy Clarks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schultz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schultz attempts a counter takedown but Clarks avoids it well and moves away.
Gunter Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Clarks.
Clarks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schultz.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Clarks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clarks sizes up Schultz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clarks with a jab.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Clarks ducks down to avoid it.
Schultz takes the fight into the clinch.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz stops a takedown attempt from Clarks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Clarks gets a trip takedown into half 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!
Clarks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clarks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz punching from the bottom.
Schultz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clarks wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Clarks seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Clarks tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Schultz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Clarks pushes past his half guard into mount!
Clarks has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Clarks blocks Schultz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Clarks isn't that keen on the idea.
Elroy Clarks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Clarks moves to the back.
Schultz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Clarks is trying to stick to Schultz's back but Schultz is turning into Clarks. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Clarks's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schultz.
Clarks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schultz.
Schultz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clarks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clarks has escaped and now he's on top!
Clarks advances position into side control!
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!
Schultz tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Clarks keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Clarks advances to full mount.
Clarks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schultz is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Clarks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clarks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Elroy Clarks!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Elroy Clarks!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Elroy Clarks!
Elroy Clarks wins by unanimous decision!
Elroy Clarks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Crespo (ranked 1706 p4p, 188 weight class) and Ibrahim Mamu Melamies (ranked 3534 p4p, 336 weight class). Crespo comes into the arena with Toxic Waltz 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aldo Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Melamies releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Melamies misses with a wild body shot.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Melamies's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Melamies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Melamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo misses with a left hand
and Melamies makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crespo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crespo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Melamies's shoulder, as Melamies tries to avoid the shot.
Melamies is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crespo rather than just go for the knockout.
Melamies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melamies scores with a nice head shot.
Melamies moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crespo lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Crespo.
Melamies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melamies leaves Crespo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aldo Crespo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crespo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melamies at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melamies unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crespo swings for the body but Melamies moves out of range.
Melamies misses with a body kick.
Crespo feinted with a counter takedown.
Crespo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crespo lands with a straight right. Melamies didn't see that one coming.
Crespo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Melamies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Crespo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Melamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Melamies feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Melamies blocks a jab.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head 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 Aldo Crespo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Melamies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melamies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melamies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crespo's hands.
Crespo misses with a hook. Melamies ducked under it nicely.
Crespo connects with the punch.
Melamies pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Melamies settles back down.
Crespo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo looks to score with a jab to the body but Melamies is just out of range.
Melamies thinks about the counter body kick.
Crespo tries a head kick but it misses.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo moves out of range of the leg kick from Melamies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crespo misses with a lunging right hand
and Melamies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crespo's knee momentarily.
Crespo throws an overhand right that lands on Melamies's shoulder, as Melamies tries to avoid the shot.
Melamies flicks out a counter leg kick but Crespo steps away.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Melamies.
Melamies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melamies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melamies feints and then cracks Crespo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crespo down.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melamies lands a slapping body shot.
Crespo misses the jab.
Melamies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies swinging wildly here.
A big left from Crespo misses.
Melamies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo misses with a right hand
and Melamies counters with a low kick, right behind Crespo 's knee.
Nice sprawl there from Melamies as Crespo shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crespo. Melamies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crespo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melamies to the mat! Melamies manages to get full guard.
Crespo throwing strikes but missing.
Melamies avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo'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.
Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Melamies manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Melamies in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibrahim Mamu Melamies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Crespo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Crespo fails with a takedown attempt.
Melamies scores with a jab to the body.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crespo lands with a kick to the temple. Melamies shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Melamies avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Crespo throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melamies stuns Crespo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crespo misses with a takedown attempt
and Melamies counters with a nice body shot.
Melamies ducks under a wild hook from Crespo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Crespo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melamies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melamies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crespo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melamies trying to keep a closed guard but Crespo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Melamies keeps moving.
Melamies lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crespo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
Crespo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melamies is one step ahead there.
Crespo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Mamu Melamies.
I think Melamies 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anselmo Harris (ranked 1320 p4p, 175 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 1149 p4p, 160 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anselmo Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris lands a jab to Munson's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Munson lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Harris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Munson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munson tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris tries to work over Munson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Munson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Munson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris clinches.
A short left from Harris.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson lands a damaging elbow.
Harris misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Munson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris avoids the body shot from Munson.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris rushes Munson and presses him up against the ropes.
Munson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harris clinches up against the ropes.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Munson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munson tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munson can do to turn this around?
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Munson blocking some punches.
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Munson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Harris moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Munson from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Munson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munson.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Anselmo Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munson is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the ropes.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Munson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Munson is trying to break free.
Munson looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munson scores with a kick to the body.
Harris tries to clinch but Munson moves away
and Munson counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris wants to clinch.
Munson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris cracks Munson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anselmo Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris darts in trying to clinch
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Munson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munson walks into a jab.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Munson working hard to break the clinch.
Harris pushes Munson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munson or not.
Munson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Munson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Munson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Harris throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Harris pushes Munson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris thuds his right hand into Munson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Munson has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Munson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Harris wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Munson's head.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Harris tries to counter by clinching up but Munson breaks away and moves out of range.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris closes the distance but Munson moves to the side
and Munson counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Munson's head.
Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Munson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris had his way with Robert Munson in that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Munson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Munson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munson.
Munson takes one to the chin there.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
Munson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Munson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harris rather than just go for the knockout.
Munson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Munson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a knee strike.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Munson working aggressively here.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson pushes Harris back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Munson tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Munson back against the ropes.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anselmo Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris dodges an elbow strike from Munson.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Munson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Munson wants to break free but Harris has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeps control of Munson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Munson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Munson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Munson throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Munson.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Munson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Munson.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Anselmo Harris!
Anselmo Harris wins by unanimous decision!
Anselmo Harris is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Bear (ranked 2287 p4p, 103 weight class) and Marcellus Clay (ranked 3177 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Teddy Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcellus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear thuds a left hand into Clay's body.
Clay lands a leg kick that knocks Bear off balance momentarily.
Clay connects with a leg kick. Bear looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bear slips a straight right by Clay.
Bear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Bear backing away here, and Clay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bear throws out a loose jab but Clay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clay throws out a counter right but Bear avoids it with no problem.
Bear tests Clay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clay as he jumps to the side.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Jab, jab by Bear - just one landing.
Bear throws the left hand but Clay avoids the punch easily.
Clay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bear.
A punch combination from Bear misses.
Bear misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay misses the body punch
and Clay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Marcellus Clay has been cut.
Bear cracks Clay with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bear has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clay to stand back up!
Clay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bear.
Clay is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear finish him?
Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Clay to counter with a crisp jab.
Clay seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clay.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bear falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clay counters with a nice uppercut.
Bear throws an off balance right hand
and Clay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bear. Clay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clay drops Bear with a huge uppercut! Bear drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Clay is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
An out of breath Marcellus Clay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Teddy Bear stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koala Baertum (ranked 2962 p4p, 301 weight class) and Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1544 p4p, 172 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Baertum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Jungle. Salvatore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reich mir die Hand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Koala Baertum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baertum lands a slapping body shot.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salvatore.
Baertum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvatore.
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into Baertum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvatore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Baertum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baertum dives on top into guard.
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baertum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baertum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baertum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Salvatore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baertum's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore wants to control but Baertum is keeping busy.
Baertum prevents Salvatore from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baertum passes into side control, despite Salvatore's attempt to control the position.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Baertum working away.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Baertum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salvatore on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvatore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Baertum'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.
Salvatore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Koala Baertum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Baertum misses.
Baertum misses with a wild body shot.
Salvatore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut
and Baertum counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baertum. No joy for Salvatore on that attempt.
Salvatore misses with a takedown
and Baertum counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore with a poor takedown
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koala Baertum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Salvatore.
Nice sprawl there from Baertum as Salvatore shoots in.
Baertum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salvatore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baertum scrambles back to his feet.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Baertum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baertum lands an overhand right.
Baertum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salvatore is rocked!
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baertum lands a brutal uppercut that launches Salvatore off his feet! Salvatore tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koala Baertum!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koala Baertum thanked Freebok (85% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 1612 p4p, 182 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 1511 p4p, 170 weight class). Noriega's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Loco En El Coco. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Noriega lands with a straight right. Pacheco didn't see that one coming.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco wants to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch position.
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pacheco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Pacheco does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Noriega backs off Pacheco throws a huge counter combo but Noriega manages to avoid it all.
Pacheco misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacheco misses with a hook
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Pacheco had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Noriega.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
A big left from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco stalks Noriega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noriega's face. Noriega staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacheco misses with a left hand
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacheco moves away.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega defending well as Pacheco loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco swings widly with a right hand
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacheco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacheco throws a lazy uppercut
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Pacheco misses with a series of wild punches.
Noriega avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noriega throws a push kick but Pacheco slaps the foot to one side.
Pacheco throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Noriega misses with a double jab
and Pacheco counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Noriega slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Pacheco misses with a body punch
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacheco missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacheco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Noriega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Noriega misses
and Pacheco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pacheco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Noriega has got the better of the exchanges.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Pacheco. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacheco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Noriega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pacheco's head.
Pacheco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacheco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Noriega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pacheco scrambles back to his feet.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Pacheco backs away, Noriega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacheco manages to avoid it.
Pacheco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacheco digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Pacheco.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacheco.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pacheco's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacheco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacheco circles away quickly and effectively.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Donk. Pacheco catches Noriega right on the button with a cross.
Noriega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noriega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Noriega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Pacheco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacheco lands a nice hook to Noriega's body. Noriega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacheco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noriega defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Noriega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Noriega with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacheco to score with a decent uppercut.
Pacheco shoots and misses
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a leg kick.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacheco.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pacheco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noriega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerardo Pacheco.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Pacheco shakes it off.
Pacheco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco misses with a double jab
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerardo Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
Noriega slips a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Noriega as Pacheco shoots in.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and Noriega counters with a nice uppercut.
Pacheco connects with the punch.
Pacheco lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Noriega.
Noriega digs a good hook to Pacheco's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega throws a looping overhand right but Pacheco ducks down to avoid it.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacheco misses with a right hand
and Pacheco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Pacheco takes a swing at Noriega's ribcage but misses.
Pacheco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Pacheco down.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Pacheco misses.
Pacheco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Noriega scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacheco doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Noriega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Pablo Noriega 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 Doug Glatt (ranked 2211 p4p, 235 weight class) and Alexey Juravlev (ranked 2215 p4p, 236 weight class). Glatt comes to the ring accompanied by Killed by death. Doug Glatt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Alexey Juravlev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juravlev misses with a double jab.
Glatt misses with a looping left.
Juravlev throws a right and a left that Glatt avoids nicely.
Glatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Glatt.
It looks like Alexey Juravlev has been cut.
Glatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glatt dodges the punch combination from Juravlev.
Glatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juravlev! But no joy.
Glatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glatt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glatt avoids the head kick by Juravlev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juravlev. Glatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glatt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juravlev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juravlev misses with a few strikes there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glatt.
Glatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Glatt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Glatt does it's job there.
Glatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juravlev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Glatt lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Glatt.
Glatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Juravlev should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glatt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juravlev backs up against the ropes.
Juravlev looks winded!
Glatt lands a big head kick that sends Juravlev tumbling to the mat! Glatt takes a step backwards and waves Juravlev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juravlev is rocked!
That has opened up Alexey Juravlev's cut even more.
Glatt drops Juravlev with a huge uppercut! Juravlev drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Glatt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Glatt!
Doug Glatt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the RHINO I come every fight to please the JUST BLEED GODS!!! Win lose or draw my fights are action non stop.Who wants to BANG WITH THE RHINO?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Trowning (ranked 971 p4p, 130 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 2490 p4p, 254 weight class). Trowning's entrance music is Shotgun - backyard brawl. A fine choice. West has chosen Gojira - Shooting Star as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trowning closes the distance and clinches.
Trowning misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Trowning as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trowning.
Trowning lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West prevents a body shot from Trowning.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Trowning throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wests head.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
West can't get the takedown.
Trowning blocks a body shot from West.
Trowning lands with a left to the head.
Trowning lands a shoulder strike.
Trowning throws a head punch that misses.
Trowning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trowning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West is rocked!
Trowning creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends West's eyes rolling into the back of his head! West drops to his knees and Trowning pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Trowning!
Henry Trowning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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