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UnderGround FC 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemony Snicket (ranked 2958 p4p, 282 weight class) and Anthony Jackson (ranked 3417 p4p, 314 weight class). Jackson has chosen 2pac - No More Pain as his entrance music. Anthony Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemony Snicket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Snicket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snicket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Snicket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Anthony Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Snicket moved out of range nicely.
Snicket circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snicket counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snicket sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to bum rush Snicket with a series of wild strikes but Snicket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snicket connects with a single shot there.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snicket makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Snicket finish him?
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snicket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Snicket lands a big right hand that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Snicket stays standing though and waves Jackson back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Snicket counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lemony Snicket!
Lemony Snicket seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Deggamendov (ranked 2439 p4p, 94 weight class) and Russian Arnold (ranked 3866 p4p, 127 weight class). Russian Arnold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Deggamendov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russian Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deggamendov throws a nice looking combination but Arnold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russian Arnold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deggamendov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deggamendov misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Deggamendov misses
and Arnold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mikko Deggamendov has been cut.
Arnold lunges at Deggamendov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deggamendov's hand.
Deggamendov misses with the combination.
A jab from Deggamendov misses.
Deggamendov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deggamendov throws a head kick that misses
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arnold moves into range and connects with a jab.
Deggamendov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Deggamendov is breathing heavily.
Arnold lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Arnold 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.
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!
Deggamendov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deggamendov leaves his chin hanging out and Arnold seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Deggamendov crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russian Arnold!
Russian Arnold took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Park Shin Bum (ranked 23723 p4p, 476 weight class) and Kyle Kristian Galeos (ranked 2022 p4p, 217 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shin Bum might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The King is Here. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Shin Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kyle Kristian Galeos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice combo by Galeos! Oh, that's hurt him - Shin Bum falls to the canvas and Galeos follows him into side control.
Shin Bum is rocked!
It looks like Park Shin Bum has been cut.
Shin Bum is looking for a sweep.
Oh Shin Bum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin Bum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin Bum wants to stand back up but Galeos manages to pass into side control.
Shin Bum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shin Bum wants to get back to his feet.
Galeos escapes and gets back to his feet.
Galeos thuds a left hand into Shin Bum's body.
Galeos lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shin Bum off his feet! Shin Bum tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
After the big win, Kyle Kristian Galeos made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Park Shin Bum had this to say: 'Its life hes better tonight and im not so hes the winner. Props to him he worked this hard just to defeat me. And hes got the job done. Im out. !!! DROP THE MIC.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalvin Harper (ranked 2401 p4p, 134 weight class) and Zhang Jun (ranked 2500 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jun is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Jun misses.
Harper attempts a counter takedown but Jun avoids it well and moves away.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown but Jun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jun connects with a crisp jab.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jun counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalvin Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jun counter with a right hand.
Harper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jun defends it nicely.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt - Jun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun jabs Harper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harper.
A little jabbing left from Jun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jun counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Jun. Beautiful body shot.
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jun is looking to improve his position.
Jun is trying to control but can't.
Harper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jun is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jun looking for a guillotine here but Harper defends easily.
Jun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jun defends it nicely.
Kalvin Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jun's waist but Jun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harper off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harper or perhaps it was just good defense by Jun, which made it look bad.
Harper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch.
Jun tests Harper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Jun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jun scores with a jab to the body.
Harper has a takedown stuffed.
Harper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jun.
Harper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jun scores with a nice strike.
Zhang Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jun stuns Harper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jun drops Harper with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Harper looks back up at him and smiles so Jun waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Harper is rocked!
Jun cracks Harper with a hook to the temple - Harper is on wobbly legs here! Jun swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Harper falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jun wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zhang Jun!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 2469 p4p, 311 weight class) and Tshephang Batho (ranked 1832 p4p, 237 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tshephang Batho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorelli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batho misses the jab.
Batho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Terrorelli slips the punch.
Terrorelli wants to clinch.
Terrorelli lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Batho.
Batho moves out of range as Terrorelli strikes.
A jab from Terrorelli misses.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrorelli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batho cracks Terrorelli with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
A big left from Batho misses.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Batho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli punishes Batho's body with a nice straight punch.
Batho swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli swings widly with a right hand
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Terrorelli moves away and avoids it.
Batho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrorelli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrorelli misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrorelli.
Batho with a hook.
Terrorelli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrorelli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Batho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Terrorelli misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batho catches Terrorelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terrorelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrorelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batho.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Batho strikes.
Batho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli's corner calls for a 1-2. Terrorelli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Batho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Batho misses with the combination.
Terrorelli throwing a counter right hand but Batho manages to avoid it.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrorelli.
Batho throws a looping overhand right but Terrorelli ducks down to avoid it.
Batho lunges at Terrorelli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terrorelli's hand.
Batho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terrorelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Batho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrorelli under the eye.
Batho needs to keep his hands up - Terrorelli had a free shot at his head there.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a straight right.
It looked like Terrorelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli takes a swing at Batho's ribcage but misses.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Terrorelli is out of range.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut. Batho saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. Batho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Terrorelli scores with a one two! Batho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Terrorelli throws a hook but Batho avoids it easily.
Terrorelli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batho lands a head kick. Terrorelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Terrorelli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Terrorelli ducks right into an uppercut from Batho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrorelli misses the target.
Batho lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terrorelli slips a jab from Batho.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Batho.
Terrorelli is looking to counter punch.
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Terrorelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Batho scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli works the jab nicely.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Batho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Batho misses with a hook.
It looked like Terrorelli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batho loads up on a big right hand but Terrorelli slips the punch.
Batho moves out of range of the strikes.
Terrorelli just misses with a punch to the body.
Batho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Batho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Terrorelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Terrorelli takes the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terrorelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batho is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terrorelli is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tshephang Batho will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho cracks Terrorelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Batho keeps the fight on the outside.
Batho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Batho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrorelli.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Terrorelli throws the left hand but Batho avoids the punch easily.
Batho lands a nice hook to Terrorelli's body. Terrorelli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batho walks into a straight right hand from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli misses with a left hand
and Batho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Batho moves away and avoids it.
Tshephang Batho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Terrorelli misses with a hook. Batho ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batho moves away from the strike by Terrorelli.
Batho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terrorelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terrorelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terrorelli misses with a straight right.
Terrorelli throws a body punch but Batho moves out of range.
Batho throws a sloppy head kick
and Terrorelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Terrorelli slips a straight right by Batho.
Terrorelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrorelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
A counter left hand to the body from Terrorelli misses its target.
Good leg kick by Batho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Terrorelli is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batho! But no joy.
Batho misses with a head kick.
Terrorelli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batho on the side of the head.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho missing with a left hand there. Terrorelli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batho throws a low kick, looking for Terrorelli's leg but Terrorelli calmly moves out of range.
Terrorelli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Terrorelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho avoids the body shot from Terrorelli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batho slips a jab from Terrorelli.
Batho jabs at Terrorelli's body.
Terrorelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batho throws the left hand but Terrorelli avoids the punch easily.
Batho throws a hook but Terrorelli blocks it.
Terrorelli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batho circles away quickly and effectively.
Terrorelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
Terrorelli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Terrorelli.
Batho lands a high kick!
A combination from Batho does no damage.
Batho tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrorelli throws a shot from downtown. Batho moves away and avoids it.
Batho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terrorelli wants to clinch up but Batho keeps it at a distance.
Terrorelli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batho moves out of range as Terrorelli strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Batho lands.
Terrorelli moves out of range as Batho strikes.
Terrorelli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Batho misses
letting Terrorelli counter with a right hand.
Terrorelli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Batho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Terrorelli moves away and avoids it.
Terrorelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Batho 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.
Terrorelli misses with a straight right.
Terrorelli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Batho.
Batho throws a head kick that misses.
Batho throws a low kick but Terrorelli moves out of range easily.
Batho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrorelli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Batho lands with a right hand.
Tshephang Batho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Terrorelli throws a looping overhand right but Batho ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batho lands a nice shot that snaps Terrorelli's head back.
Batho scores with a nice head shot.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Terrorelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho throws an overhand right that lands on Terrorelli's shoulder, as Terrorelli tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrorelli misses the target.
Terrorelli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batho.
Batho throws a hook to the side of Terrorelli's head but Terrorelli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Batho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batho moves away from the strike by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli blocks a jab.
Batho avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrorelli under the eye.
Terrorelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrorelli throws out a loose jab but Batho uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Terrorelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Batho lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Batho swinging wildly here.
Batho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrorelli pushes Batho up against the cage in a clinch.
Batho gets through Terrorelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batho stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batho.
Terrorelli is rocked!
Batho working aggressively here.
Oh Terrorelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Batho misses with some punches.
Terrorelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Terrorelli blocking some punches.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Terrorelli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrorelli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terrorelli lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Terrorelli lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Batho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Batho swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrorelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Terrorelli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrorelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrorelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Batho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrorelli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Batho throws a head punch that misses.
Terrorelli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Batho or not.
Batho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Terrorelli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Batho can turn it around.
Batho stalling in the clinch.
Batho tries to work over Terrorelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Batho as the two fighters clinch.
Tobi Terrorelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tshephang Batho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batho backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Terrorelli fails to land.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho wants to stall.
Terrorelli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrorelli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Terrorelli has a couple of punches blocked by Batho.
Batho lands a shoulder strike.
Terrorelli throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Batho.
Batho avoiding damage as Terrorelli throws knees to the body.
Batho blocks an uppercut.
Batho struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrorelli controls his hands.
Batho throws a head punch that misses.
Terrorelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Batho.
Batho scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Terrorelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tshephang Batho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrorelli blocking some punches.
Terrorelli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrorelli working aggressively here.
Batho lands a nice uppercut.
Terrorelli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho misses with the head strike.
Terrorelli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrorelli misses with the head strike.
Terrorelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terrorellis head.
Terrorelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrorelli has a couple of punches blocked by Batho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Terrorelli.
Batho blocks an uppercut.
Batho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terrorelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Batho.
Terrorelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrorelli's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrorelli.
Batho has a couple of punches blocked by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws a punch but it's blocked by Batho.
A nice left hand lands by Batho.
Batho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terrorelli throws a head punch that misses.
Batho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
Batho is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Batho throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrorelli.
A bit of stalling here from Batho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrorelli.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshephang Batho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshephang Batho!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 1980 p4p, 217 weight class) and Bjj Murderer (ranked 1568 p4p, 180 weight class). Bjj Murderer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjj Murderer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa throws a lazy right hand but Murderer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Africa stuffs the takedown attempt from Murderer. Murderer gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Africa misses its target.
Murderer gets a takedown into half guard.
Murderer is pressing down on Africa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Africa is holding on for now.
Murderer is keen to just control but Africa is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murderer trying to pass the guard but Africa defending well.
Africa controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Africa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Africa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Africa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murderer passes Africa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murderer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murderer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Africa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murderer stalling.
Murderer is thwarting Africa's attempts to control the position.
Murderer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murderer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Africa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murderer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Africa dives on top into guard.
Murderer 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.
Africa working some strikes from top position.
Murderer looking for a guillotine here but Africa defends easily.
Murderer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Africa is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africa tries to free his leg and advance position but Murderer is retaining full guard.
Murderer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Africa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Africa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murderer's head.
Murderer working for a triangle but Africa defends it easily.
Murderer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Africa 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.
Murderer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Murderer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Murderer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Africa.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Africa scores with a jab.
Murderer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Africa lands an overhand right.
Africa throws a nice looking combination but Murderer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murderer blocks a jab.
Africa throws out a loose jab but Murderer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murderer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjj Murderer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Africa throws a lazy uppercut
and Murderer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murderer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murderer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Africa keeping moving, preventing Murderer from controlling successfully.
Murderer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Africa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murderer has managed to get both his arms back between Africa's legs - danger averted.
Murderer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murderer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Africa is keeping the position for now.
Africa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murderer trying to control the position from guard on top but Africa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Africa wants to sweep here but Murderer controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Africa throws a looping overhand right but Murderer ducks down to avoid it.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pax Africa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Murderer.
Murderer walks into a stiff left hand from Africa.
Africa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murderer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murderer shoots and misses
and Africa counters with a nice body shot.
Murderer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Africa.
It looks like Bjj Murderer has been cut.
Africa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murderer can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murderer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Africa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murderer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Africa misses.
Africa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murderer shoots and misses
enabling Africa to counter with a crisp jab.
Murderer tries for a takedown but Africa circles away easily
and Murderer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murderer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Africa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murderer's head backwards.
Africa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murderer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Africa is fending him off so far but Murderer persists. Nope, Africa circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murderer. Africa does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Africa misses the target.
Pax Africa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murderer misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Africa's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Murderer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murderer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Africa did well to prevent Murderer getting side control.
Africa is trying to get back to full guard.
Africa is doing well to control the position and prevent Murderer from advancing to side control.
Africa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pax Africa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjj Murderer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murderer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Africa pinned against the cage. Africa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murderer throws a jab when Africa was well out of range.
Murderer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murderer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Africa throws a nice looking combination but Murderer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murderer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pax Africa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Murderer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa scores with the left hand. Murderer knows he should have avoided that one.
Africa lands a jab to Murderer's midsection.
Africa scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murderer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Africa counters with a left to the body.
Africa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murderer is rocked!
Africa catches Murderer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murderer is still on wobbly legs! Can Africa finish him?
Murderer misses with a left hand
and Africa counters with a crisp right that sends Murderer to the canvas! Africa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pax Africa!
A less than humble Pax Africa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killua Zoldyk (ranked 1456 p4p, 162 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 2089 p4p, 222 weight class). Smith has chosen Ordinary Average Guy - Joe Walsh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoldyk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Zoldyk scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Zoldyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zoldyk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zoldyk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zoldyk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Zoldyk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Killua Zoldyk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyk throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zoldyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Zoldyk counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Zoldyk to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyk.
Zoldyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoldyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoldyk slips under a jab.
A big right from Smith misses.
Zoldyk gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoldyk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zoldyk throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zoldyk avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Zoldyk counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Zoldyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws a right hand that Zoldyk ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoldyk also avoids with ease.
Zoldyk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyk's head back.
Smith misses with a hook. Zoldyk ducked under it nicely.
Zoldyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Zoldyk as he checks the leg kick.
Zoldyk lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Zoldyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zoldyk is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zoldyk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Good standup being displayed there by Zoldyk as he connects with a hook.
Zoldyk circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoldyk moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Zoldyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a hook but Zoldyk avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Zoldyk takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Zoldyk with a series of wild strikes but Zoldyk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Zoldyk misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoldyk is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Zoldyk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Zoldyk.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyk manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Zoldyk moved out of range.
Zoldyk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoldyk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Zoldyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zoldyk moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Zoldyk looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoldyk prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoldyk throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zoldyk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoldyk scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoldyk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but Zoldyk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Zoldyk's head back.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyk counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Zoldyk lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a hook. Zoldyk ducked under it nicely.
Smith swings for the body but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Zoldyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith blocks a head kick by Zoldyk.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyk moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith cracks Zoldyk with a good jab.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Zoldyk misses with a looping right.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zoldyk.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Zoldyk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Zoldyk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith scores with a one two! Zoldyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zoldyk looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Zoldyk counters with a straight right hand.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Zoldyk defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Zoldyk misses its target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Zoldyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZoldyk.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyk slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Zoldyk throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Zoldyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyk's shoulder, as Zoldyk tries to avoid the shot.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Zoldyk misses.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Zoldyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Zoldyk as he checks the leg kick.
Zoldyk throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Zoldyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zoldyk thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zoldyk.
And Zoldyk counters with a quick kick to the body but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Killua Zoldyk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoldyk scores with a nice head shot.
Zoldyk checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a hook
and Zoldyk counters with a nice body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Zoldyk moves out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoldyk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Zoldyk's shoulder, as Zoldyk tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a jab when Zoldyk was well out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zoldyk tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoldyk moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zoldyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Zoldyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Zoldyk back into the cage.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoldyk manages to break the clinch.
Zoldyk with a hook.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Zoldyk counters with a two punch combo.
Smith is rocked!
Zoldyk looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Zoldyk backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Smith's temple! It sends Smith violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Zoldyk celebrates and the doctors try to help Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Killua Zoldyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Killua Zoldyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 2123 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 4475 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ROYCE GRACIE. Irrawaddy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Laos Rules! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ken Irrawaddy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irrawaddy lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Irrawaddy.
Gracie moves forwards but Irrawaddy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irrawaddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Irrawaddy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck.
Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment.
Irrawaddy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Irrawaddy manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Irrawaddy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murska Puro (ranked 1281 p4p, 159 weight class) and Anthony McMaster (ranked 1098 p4p, 136 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murska Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony McMaster!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro moves into the clinch.
McMaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McMaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro tries to work over McMaster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Puro.
McMaster tries to break the clinch but Puro is controlling the position.
McMaster has had enough of the clinch but Puro keeps him there for the moment.
McMaster blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by McMaster.
Puro swings widly with a right hand
and McMaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Puro.
Puro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro throws a solid leg kick but McMaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Puro.
McMaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro has McMaster up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Puro.
McMaster's coach down at Wookies Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McMaster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMaster backwards.
McMaster misses with some punches.
McMaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Puro breaks from the clinch.
McMaster misses with a looping right.
McMaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puro closes the distance and clinches.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as McMaster controls his hands.
McMaster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puro.
McMaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McMaster counter with a right hand.
Puro misses with a kick to the body.
McMaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McMaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puro.
McMaster slips under a jab.
McMaster dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro works the jab nicely.
McMaster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murska Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Puro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McMaster counters with a crisp one two that drops Puro! McMaster thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Puro to his feet! Puro is in big trouble!
Puro is rocked!
McMaster plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Puro swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Puro face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony McMaster!
Anthony McMaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 682 p4p, 35 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 2195 p4p, 123 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay moves into the clinch successfully.
Fortay lands a right hand.
Fortay gets through Fjordlinginsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fjordlinginsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Fortay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fortay lands a good knee to the midsection. Fjordlinginsson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Fortay.
Fortay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fjordlinginsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fortay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fjordlinginsson can't get the takedown.
Tree Fortay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Fjordlinginsson.
Good body shot from Fortay.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fjordlinginsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fjordlinginsson looks winded!
Fortay drops Fjordlinginsson with a big knee straight up the middle! Fjordlinginsson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
It looks like Bjorg Fjordlinginsson has been cut.
Fortay has closed the distance and engaged Fjordlinginsson in a clinch.
Fjordlinginsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortay finish him?
Fortay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
A knee to the head by Fortay.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fortay obliges.
Fortay unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fjordlinginsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fortay is unloading with more strikes now! Fjordlinginsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tree Fortay!
Tree Fortay retains his bantamweight title!
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