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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sisu Okunaba (ranked 5696 p4p, 461 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4456 p4p, 419 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Okunaba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Youssou Ndour - Thiapathioly. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sisu Okunaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okunaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
Okunaba cracks Knight with a good jab.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Okunaba punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Knight avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight tries to move into range but Okunaba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okunaba is defended easily by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okunaba tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Okunaba goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Knight continues to drive forward.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Okunaba tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Okunaba. That snapped Knight's head back.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to break free.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba taking a breather.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba 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.
Knight throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Okunaba tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.
Knight darts in and clinches Okunaba up against the ropes.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight cracks Okunaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Okunaba.
Knight defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Okunaba misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Okunaba forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba thumps Knight with a low kick.
Okunaba throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okunaba. That's going to slow Knight down.
Okunaba stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okunaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okunaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Knight rushes Okunaba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Okunaba from controlling successfully.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okunaba is aware though and is defending well.
Okunaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okunaba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okunaba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Okunaba trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Okunaba pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okunaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okunaba.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight strikes from the bottom but Okunaba uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Okunaba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sisu Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Sisu Okunaba wins by unanimous decision!
Sisu Okunaba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Mamu Melamies (ranked 3726 p4p, 316 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 3397 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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154 lbs
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157 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shackleford.
Melamies lands a leg kick that knocks Shackleford off balance momentarily.
Shackleford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melamies appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shackleford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Shackleford.
Melamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shackleford circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Melamies cracks a nice hook into Shackleford's ribs.
Shackleford misses the jab.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies misses with a head kick.
Melamies slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Melamies misses with a body punch
and Shackleford counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick
and Melamies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Melamies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shackleford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melamies's hands.
Shackleford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melamies.
Melamies misses with a body shot.
Melamies is looking to wear down Shackleford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Melamies slips the punch.
Melamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies moves out of range of the body kick from Shackleford.
Melamies feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shackleford misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Melamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melamies is looking to slow Shackleford down with leg kicks.
Melamies lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford tries to clinch up.
Shackleford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melamies. That's going to slow Shackleford down.
Melamies misses with a wild body shot.
Shackleford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melamies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shackleford lands a head shot.
A combination from Shackleford does no damage.
As Shackleford looks to move away, Melamies throws a big counter combo but Shackleford just gets out of the way.
Melamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Melamies. That's going to slow Shackleford down.
Melamies slips a straight right by Shackleford.
Melamies cracks the inside of Shackleford's front leg.
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melamies swings widly with a right hand
and Shackleford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamies throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Melamies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shackleford finds it's way round the side to connect with Melamies's head.
Shackleford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shackleford.
Shackleford 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shackleford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Melamies misses with a hook
and Shackleford counters with a body kick that stops Melamies in his tracks momentarily.
Melamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shackleford moves out of range of the body kick from Melamies.
Melamies misses with a low kick.
Melamies avoids the body shot from Shackleford.
Melamies tried to counter with a leg kick but Shackleford avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melamies. Shackleford does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shackleford! But no joy.
Shackleford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Melamies counters with a quick kick to the body but Shackleford blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Shackleford.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Melamies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shackleford's knee momentarily.
Melamies misses with a leg kick
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melamies lands a nice looking body kick.
Melamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shackleford throws a counter combo.
Jab, jab by Shackleford - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Godric Shackleford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A combination from Melamies does no damage.
Shackleford throws a chopping leg kick but Melamies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shackleford checks a low kick from Melamies.
Shackleford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Shackleford lands an overhand right.
Shackleford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melamies throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Melamies counters with a head kick.
Melamies misses with a hook.
Melamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shackleford is out of range.
Shackleford tries to counter with a clinch but Melamies shakes him off and moves away.
Godric Shackleford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford throws a lazy right hand but Melamies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Melamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shackleford lands a body shot.
Shackleford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melamies ducks under a wild hook from Shackleford.
Melamies misses with a low kick.
Shackleford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melamies swats away the attempt to clinch by Shackleford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamies misses with a right hand
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shackleford moves away.
Shackleford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melamies is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Melamies misses the target.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shackleford loads up on a big right hand but Melamies slips the punch.
Melamies takes a swing at Shackleford's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melamies tried to score with a low kick but Shackleford checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melamies 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ibrahim Mamu Melamies!
Ibrahim Mamu Melamies wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Ibrahim Mamu Melamies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dada Segbo (ranked 3814 p4p, 403 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 1649 p4p, 213 weight class). Segbo comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Dada Segbo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braulio Escobar's chin.
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208 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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215 lbs
16 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dada Segbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Segbo misses the target.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Segbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Segbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar moves forwards but Segbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Segbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Segbo misses its target.
Segbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Segbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Segbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Segbo throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Segbo throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Segbo is predictable there
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar drops Segbo with a big left hand and mounts him. Segbo is in big trouble!
Segbo is rocked!
Segbo is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Segbo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo is looking to get back to full guard here but Escobar has managed to pass to side control instead.
Segbo is trying to improve his position.
Segbo is working hard here to advance position.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here.
Segbo is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar decides to stand back up.
Segbo lands a head shot.
Segbo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segbo throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Segbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Segbo scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar 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.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Segbo.
Segbo misses with a hook
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Segbo moved out of range.
Segbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Segbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Segbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Segbo throws out the jab.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Segbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Segbos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Segbo tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Segbo looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braulio Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braulio Escobar'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.
Segbo lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Segbo moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Segbo's head but Segbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Segbo.
Segbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Segbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Segbo finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Segbo.
Segbo misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segbo throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar misses with a body shot
and Segbo counters with a low kick, right behind Escobar 's knee.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Segbo.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Segbo slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Escobar 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Segbo throws a body kick that misses
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Segbo misses.
Segbo thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar moves out of range as Segbo strikes.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Segbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar takes a swing at Segbo's ribcage but misses.
Segbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Segbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Segbo misses with a leg kick
and Segbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Segbo.
Segbo lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Segbo goes down! Can Escobar finish him!?
Oh Segbo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Dada Segbo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Escobar stands up from Segbo's guard - Escobar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Segbo misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diaz (ranked 2877 p4p, 313 weight class) and Curtis Lowe (ranked 2552 p4p, 282 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber (SING OFF vs. Pixie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Lowe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lowe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diaz throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lowe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe lands a nice looking body kick.
Lowe lands with a slapping head kick.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands the left hand.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Lowe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Lowe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz tries to move into range but Lowe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz gets tackled into the ropes by Lowe. Lowe maintains the clinch.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Lowe lands with a short shot to the head.
Lowe throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lowe - that will leave a mark!
Diaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz throws a head kick but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Lowe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Lowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Diaz throws a body punch but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lowe lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lowe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lowe closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Lowe's defenses.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Diaz is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz thows a body kick. Lowe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lowe connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz moves out of range as Lowe strikes.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diaz throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
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!
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lowe.
Lowe moves away from the strike by Diaz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lowe! But no joy.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe slips under a jab from Diaz.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lowe to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Lowe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lowe moves out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Lowe's head.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Lowe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe scores with a nice body kick.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Lowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Lowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Lowe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws the left hand but Lowe avoids the punch easily.
Lowe defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lowe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diaz with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lowe dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Lowe misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Lowe counters with a left to the body.
Lowe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowe.
Carlos Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowe cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Lowe lands a head shot.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lowe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lowe throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lowe, right into the meat.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Curtis Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Lowe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Diaz moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Lowe saw that one coming.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Diaz throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Lowe saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz cracks Lowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowe.
Lowe throws a fast counter high kick but Diaz manages to duck under it in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carlos Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Carlos Diaz!
Carlos Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
Carlos Diaz looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Soy el feo mexicano No puedes derrotar.
Joder real madrid'.
Curtis Lowe was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you Liberal!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McGuire (ranked 1950 p4p, 246 weight class) and Coke Montana (ranked 2676 p4p, 321 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Enter Sandman . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coke Montana!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana clinches.
McGuire wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Montana scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Montana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire misses with a knee strike.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montana pulls guard.
Montana wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Montana has wrist control.
McGuire postures up.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on McGuire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Montana - that landed with a thud.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Montana has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Montana.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coke Montana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuire forces Montana back against the ropes and clinches.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Montana is controlling the position.
Montana is looking for a takedown.
Montana looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Montana has McGuire pressed against the ropes, preventing McGuire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Montana blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Montana forces McGuire back against the ropes and clinches.
Montana lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Montana takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana lands an elbow that stopped McGuire in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire wants to break the clinch but can't.
Montana misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Montana has the dominant position.
McGuire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Montana scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montana's hands.
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Montana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montana closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the ropes.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire clinches up with Montana and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Montana.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montana gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Montana swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Montana misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire is trying to break free.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coke Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Montana drives through and clinches with McGuire against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Montana fails to land.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montana misses with the head strike.
Montana keeps control of McGuire as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montana closes the distance and clinches.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montana goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Montana tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Montana is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montana avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire tries to break free but Montana pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana pushes McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana moves into the clinch successfully.
McGuire working hard to break the clinch.
Montana pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coke Montana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Montana lands a left hand.
Montana is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Montana clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
McGuire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montana lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGuire controls his leg.
Montana passes into side control, despite McGuire's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
Coke Montana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
McGuire tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McGuire swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coke Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montana 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Coke Montana!
Coke Montana wins by unanimous decision!
Coke Montana 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zilch Filch (ranked 2080 p4p, 203 weight class) and Koala Baertum (ranked 1534 p4p, 163 weight class). Baertum has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Koala Baertum has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Koala Baertum!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baertum throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Baertum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baertum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baertum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Baertum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Filch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baertum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filch somewhat.
Filch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baertum to the ground. Filch is now in Baertum's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Baertum is retaining full guard.
Filch postures up in Baertum's guard and throws a big left but Baertum blocks it.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baertum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch postures up in Baertum's guard and throws a big left but Baertum blocks it.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baertum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch 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.
Baertum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch throwing strikes from guard but Baertum blocks nicely.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baertum can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baertum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baertum wants to stand up but Filch is controlling him.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throwing strikes from guard but Baertum blocks nicely.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baertum is keeping the position for now.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses.
Baertum 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.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zilch Filch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Baertum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baertum wants it to stay on the feet.
Baertum misses with a wild body shot.
Filch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baertum cracks Filch with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baertum. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zilch Filch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baertum looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch looks to land a combination but Baertum avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baertum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baertum throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Baertum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Baertum scores with a four punch combination!
Baertum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baertum throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filch lunges at Baertum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baertum's hand.
Baertum is rocked!
Baertum swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Filch counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Baertum out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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.
In defeat, Koala Baertum stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 1692 p4p, 81 weight class) and Anton Strålman (ranked 1331 p4p, 71 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by 2pac - Im A Souljah. Strålman has chosen Three Kings as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Strålman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strålman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strålman throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Strålman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strålman gets caught napping as Miller dives in and scores a takedown. Strålman manages to retain guard.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
Strålman is pulling down on Miller's head. It's preventing any offense from Miller, at least for the moment.
Strålman trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller distracts Strålman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strålman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miller postures up in Strålman's guard and throws a big left but Strålman blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Strålman trying to control the position.
Strålman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller 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.
Strålman working a defensive guard here.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miller trying to control but Strålman is working from the bottom.
Strålman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strålman is trying to keep Miller in close.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Strålman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strålman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strålman stuffs the takedown.
Strålman cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strålman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Strålman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strålman works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strålman tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strålman to the ground. Strålman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strålman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Strålman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miller's head.
Strålman digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
Miller throws a body punch but Strålman moves out of range.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strålman avoids it really well and circles away.
Strålman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strålman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strålman throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Donk. Strålman catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strålman sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Strålman shows good takedown defense.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strålman scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strålman scores with a shot to the body.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Strålman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strålman lands with a right hand.
Strålman misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strålman stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Strålman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Strålman.
Nice uppercut lands for Strålman. That snapped Miller's head back.
Strålman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strålman at a distance.
Strålman feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Strålman wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Strålman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Strålman misses.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Strålman avoids it well and moves away.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Strålman is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strålman keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Strålman is retaining full guard.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller wants to control from the top but Strålman keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strålman is on top in guard.
Strålman won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Strålman has his hands clasped together but Miller extends and breaks Strålman's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Miller.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 1758 p4p, 193 weight class) and Cayden Cadman (ranked 1304 p4p, 149 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac scores with a hook to the body. Cadman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac thuds a left hand into Cadman 's body.
Cadman misses with a lunging right hand
and Tarlac makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tarlac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Tarlac misses
and Cadman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tarlac bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cadman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarlac misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Cadman gets tackled into the ropes by Tarlac. Tarlac maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cadman 's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Tarlac.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a body punch.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman gets through Tarlac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarlac blocks an uppercut.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
Tarlac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarlac can't find room to land a body shot as Cadman controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cadman .
Cadman tries to work over Tarlac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac gets through Cadman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadman .
Tarlac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadman blocks a body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a knee to the head but Cadman blocks it.
Tarlac throws a head punch that misses.
Tarlac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cadman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac misses with a low kick.
Tarlac connects with a leg kick. Cadman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cadman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarlac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Cadman jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cadman swings for the body but Tarlac moves out of range.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tarlac throws a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarlac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tarlac throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cadman counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Cadman missing with a left hand there. Tarlac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarlac connects with a solid leg kick.
Cadman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tarlac misses with a body shot.
Cadman checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Tarlac is predictable there
and Cadman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Tarlac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadman .
Cadman misses with some punches.
Tarlac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Cadman on the inside.
Tarlac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadman controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarlac.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Tarlac's head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tarlac tries to land knees in the clinch but Cadman avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cadman .
Cadman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tarlac's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tarlac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cadman cracks Tarlac with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cadman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tarlac to stand back up!
Tarlac is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman flashes Tarlac a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Tarlac's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Tarlac crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Cadman punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Post fight, Cayden Cadman stared into the camera and said 'I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
Vladimir Tarlac spoke after the fight, saying 'Determined, powerful '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huge Jackson (ranked 4252 p4p, 395 weight class) and Tuccio Turturro (ranked 1682 p4p, 198 weight class). Turturro has chosen 2 Pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huge Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuccio Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro is looking to land body kicks.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turturro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Turturro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turturro with a poor takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huge Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuccio Turturro.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Turturro backpedaling.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Turturro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turturro manages to end up in side control.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Turturro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turturro swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turturro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turturro trying to strike off his back.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Turturro won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.
Turturro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
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.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turturro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
Turturro tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turturro looks to throw a body kick
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson clobbers Turturro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turturro swings widly with a right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson just leaning against Turturro, taking a breather.
Turturro wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Huge Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuccio Turturro.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turturro's guard.
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Turturro.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Turturro throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jackson is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Turturro is controlling the position.
Jackson blocks the strikes from Turturro.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Turturro flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huge Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turturro tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Turturro misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turturro throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Turturro backing up. Turturro nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Tuccio Turturro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Turturro manages to avoid it.
Tuccio Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson forces Turturro back against the ropes and clinches.
Turturro is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huge Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuccio Turturro.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turturro manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Turturro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Turturro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turturro throwing strikes but missing.
Huge Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turturro throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Turturro off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huge Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Huge Jackson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Huge Jackson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Huge Jackson!
Huge Jackson wins by unanimous decision!
Huge Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geordie Power (ranked 476 p4p, 69 weight class) and Tobin Frost (ranked 1844 p4p, 232 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Tobin Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Frost drives through and clinches with Power against the ropes.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Power is defending well for now.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Frost tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a head shot.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
As Power backs off Frost throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Frost walks into a left hand.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Frost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
A jab from Frost misses.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Nice body punch from Power.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Frost looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Frost saw it coming and moves away.
Power misses the jab.
Power misses with a low kick.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Power uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react.
Frost moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Frost is trying to push Power away but Power has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Power.
Power tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Frost pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Power misses.
Frost rushes Power and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Power clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Frost tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frost slips a jab from Power.
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
A nice left hand lands by Power.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Power avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Frost's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with the head strike.
Frost tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the ropes.
Power lands a right hand.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power lands with a right to the head.
Frost can't break the clinch.
Power prevents Frost from breaking the clinch.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working aggressively here.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Frost saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Power tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frost is rocked!
Power rushes Frost and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
Power working aggressively here.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost is trying to force a seperation but Power has the dominant position.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frost landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power is leaning against Frost and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Power is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Power lands a body shot.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frost.
Frost blocks a head kick by Power.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tobin Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power checks a low kick from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Tobin Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Frost tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Frost back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Power finish him?
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Frost working hard to break the clinch.
Power lands an uppercut.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Power.
Frost closes the distance and pushes Power back into the ropes.
Frost tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Nice body punch from Power.
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Power is working Frost over against the ropes.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Frost controls his hands.
Power lands a shoulder strike.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Power.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power has Frost pressed against the ropes, preventing Frost from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power lands a big right hand that drops Frost! The killer instinct kicks in and Power finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geordie Power!
Geordie Power retains his light heavyweight title!
Geordie Power bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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