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Thoroughbred Thursday VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Alexei (ranked 2025 p4p, 259 weight class) and Felix Chase (ranked 3821 p4p, 416 weight class). Chase has chosen Holy Diver as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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, Maximilian Alexei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Felix Chase !
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexei misses the jab.
Chase tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chase dives in for a single leg takedown but Alexei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felix Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexei digs a good hook to Chase 's body.
Chase misses with a takedown
and Alexei counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooh!!! Alexei has knocked Chase down with a huge combo! Alexei steps away and waves a wobbly Chase back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chase is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexei lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chase tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Alexei!
In defeat, Felix Chase stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Brunson (ranked 23717 p4p, 562 weight class) and Jamie Oliver (ranked 2476 p4p, 306 weight class). Brunson comes to the cage accompanied by Flinstones Theme Song. Jamie Oliver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver has Brunson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Oliver manages to get underhooks.
Oliver scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Oliver blocks a body shot from Brunson.
Oliver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliver.
Brunson is looking for a takedown.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson is trying to push Oliver away but Oliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Oliver has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brunson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliver can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliver pushes Brunson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brunson is rocked!
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
Oh Brunson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Oliver gets underhooks to prevent Brunson's takedown attempt.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunson tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body.
Brunson seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Brunson tries to break free but Oliver pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brunsons head.
Oliver scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brunson is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver is working Brunson over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Oliver.
A short body shot lands from Oliver as the two fighters clinch.
Oliver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliver.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
Oliver is working Brunson over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver cracks Brunson with a nice body shot.
Oliver pushes Brunson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brunson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Oliver.
Brunson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliver.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliver works on Brunson's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brunson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Oliver.
Oliver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands with a right to the head.
Oliver is leaning against Brunson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
A body shot lands from Oliver.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brunson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliver presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Oliver.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliver.
Oliver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brunson.
A nice left hand lands by Oliver.
Oliver lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Oliver.
A body shot lands from Oliver.
A right hand to the body from Oliver.
Oliver presses Brunson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oliver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliver pushes Brunson against the cage. Oliver is working some dirty boxing. Oliver pushes off with a quick right hook! Brunson goes down! Brunson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oliver moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Oliver!
Our winner, Jamie Oliver, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 4124 p4p, 351 weight class) and Rickson Time (ranked 5941 p4p, 413 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Time shoots in for a takedown but Makino shows good takedown defense.
Makino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino jabs at Time's body.
Makino jabs Time to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Time walks into a straight right hand from Makino.
Danga de danga de dang - Makino scores with a four punch combination!
Time drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Time is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Makino.
Makino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Makino.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makino defends well and Time ends up having to push Makino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fumito Makino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Makino works the jab nicely.
Time is rocked!
Makino closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Time out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fumito Makino!
A very excited looking Fumito Makino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hideki Matsui (ranked 24274 p4p, 551 weight class) and Jotaro Star Platinum (ranked 3566 p4p, 387 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jotaro Star Platinum was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideki Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jotaro Star Platinum!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Platinum throws a nice looking combination but Matsui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsui feinted with a counter takedown.
Star Platinum lands a left and a right that send Matsui crashing to the mat, dazed. Star Platinum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Matsui is rocked!
It looks like Hideki Matsui has been cut.
Star Platinum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matsui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Star Platinum misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Matsui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matsui tries to score a power double leg takedown but Star Platinum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsui somewhat.
Matsui loses concentration momentarily and Star Platinum pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Matsui crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Star Platinum finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jotaro Star Platinum!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stunna Boy (ranked 2955 p4p, 270 weight class) and Tua Graves (ranked 3267 p4p, 289 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Stunna Boy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stunna Boy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stunna Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tua Graves!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Graves but Graves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy leaves Graves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boy swivels and escapes.
A head kick by Graves misses
and Boy counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Graves has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Graves can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Graves is tightening it up a little... Boy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tua Graves!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Pen (ranked 2292 p4p, 221 weight class) and Hasan Ribuvnik (ranked 3196 p4p, 284 weight class). Ribuvnik has chosen Shantel - Disko Partizani as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hasan Ribuvnik enters the cage!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Pen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Ribuvnik!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Pen scores with a four punch combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Pen.
Ribuvnik is rocked!
Ribuvnik loses concentration momentarily and Pen pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ribuvnik crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pen finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Pen!
In defeat, Hasan Ribuvnik stepped up to the mic, saying 'Referee sucked. Let me bang bro'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Garrett (ranked 3142 p4p, 368 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 3949 p4p, 429 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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180 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 New York, Craig Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Garrett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taurus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Garrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Garrett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Taurus lands a glancing blow to the side of Garrett's head.
It looks like Craig Garrett has been cut.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taurus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taurus steps into range and cracks Garrett with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Garrett flops backwards and Taurus dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrett has a closed guard, preventing Taurus from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett controlling the position.
Taurus would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garrett wants to stand up but Taurus is controlling him.
Taurus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taurus wants to stand but Garrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taurus lands a right hook to the body.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett throws a low kick but Taurus avoids it.
Taurus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taurus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taurus's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taurus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Garrett shakes it off.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Taurus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taurus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taurus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taurus clobbers Garrett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Garrett slips under a jab from Taurus.
Taurus throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taurus bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Garrett! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Garrett is rocked!
Craig Garrett's cut is getting worse.
Taurus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Garrett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrett seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett has control of Taurus's left arm, preventing Taurus from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett throwing strikes from guard but Taurus blocks nicely.
Garrett 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.
Garrett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Garrett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Taurus with a jab.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus connects with a leg kick. Garrett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrett connects with a body shot that sends Taurus's belly button to the back.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
Garrett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taurus avoids it.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taurus finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head.
Garrett clinches up with Taurus and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrett lands with a nice combination. Taurus backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Garrett down.
Garrett doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garrett shoots and misses
and Taurus counters with a huge left! Garrett is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taurus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Garrett from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taurus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Taurus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wesley Taurus made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 3236 p4p, 361 weight class) and Drizontay Wilder (ranked 2074 p4p, 251 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizontay Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roger back to the cage. Wilder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roger at a distance.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
It seemed like Wilder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Roger connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilder throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roger advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roger is pressing down on Wilder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilder is holding on for now.
Roger is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger seems to be working for a kimura but Wilder defends the submission attempt.
Wilder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roger's back!
Roger can't escape the position.
Roger breaks Wilder's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilder controls Roger momentarily but Roger frees himself.
Roger working some strikes from top position.
Roger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wilder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roger won't allow Wilder to get back to his feet.
Roger wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roger wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roger wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilder keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Roger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roger advances to half guard.
Roger uses his free foot to push down on Wilder's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wilder.
Wilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilder throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Roger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilder is looking to escape.
Roger with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Wilder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilder looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Drizontay Wilder has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roger has hold of Wilder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wilder tries to hold on but Roger pushes him away.
Roger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wilder can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roger avoids the attempt from Wilder to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilder tries to reverse the position but Roger maintains control.
Roger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Roger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drizontay Wilder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Roger's shoulder, as Roger tries to avoid the shot.
Roger looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Roger slips a jab from Wilder.
Nice cross by Roger.
Wilder throws out a powerful jab.
Roger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roger ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roger under the eye.
Roger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilder can do to turn this around?
Wilder scores with a nice head shot.
Roger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roger ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Roger slips the punch.
Roger attempts a counter takedown but Wilder avoids it well and moves away.
Wilder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roger tries for a takedown but Wilder circles away easily
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Roger is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder lands an uppercut, right on the button! Roger tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drizontay Wilder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Koskinen (ranked 652 p4p, 99 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 1482 p4p, 194 weight class). Tony Stark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koskinen sprawls well. Koskinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Koskinen throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Koskinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koskinen lands with a right hand.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koskinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark looks for a takedown but Koskinen sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koskinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koskinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen misses with a head kick.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koskinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
letting Koskinen counter with a right hand.
Koskinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jani Koskinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koskinen throws a shot to the body.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koskinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stark is in Koskinen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koskinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koskinen trying to keep a closed guard but Stark is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koskinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Koskinen blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Koskinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koskinen manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Koskinen's guard.
Koskinen is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koskinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koskinen seems keen to control Stark's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Koskinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koskinen keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koskinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koskinen is keeping the position for now.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koskinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Koskinen is keeping the position.
Koskinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Koskinen, not yet.
Koskinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koskinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koskinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koskinen is keeping the position for now.
Koskinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koskinen looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark drops back looking for a leg! Koskinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koskinen manages to kick Stark off! Stark jumps back into Koskinen's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Koskinen shows good takedown defense.
Koskinen dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
Koskinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koskinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koskinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jani Koskinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Koskinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koskinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koskinen.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen connects with a jab.
Koskinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koskinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen digs a good body shot into Stark's ribs.
Koskinen connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Koskinen cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Koskinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koskinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koskinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Koskinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koskinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koskinen feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Crunch! Koskinen slams his shin into Stark's torso.
Koskinen 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.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the body.
Koskinen lands a body shot.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Koskinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koskinen connects with a looping right hand.
Koskinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koskinen works over Stark's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koskinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Koskinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koskinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koskinen attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark moves forwards but Koskinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koskinen lands a left and a right that send Stark crashing to the mat, dazed. Koskinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stark is rocked!
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koskinen scores with a jab to the body.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Koskinen finish him?
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Koskinen tenderised Stark's leg. Stark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koskinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen sends Stark crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Koskinen is motioning to the referee to let Stark up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Koskinen scores with a leg kick.
Koskinen throws a series of strikes that have Stark backpedaling.
Koskinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Koskinen lands a big uppercut and Stark crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stark looks OK. Koskinen waves Stark back to his feet!
Koskinen connects with a crisp jab.
Koskinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Koskinen lands with a light punch inside.
Koskinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Koskinen.
Koskinen pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koskinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Koskinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stark moves forwards but Koskinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koskinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stark.
Stark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koskinen misses with a head kick.
Koskinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koskinen defends it well.
Nice shot by Koskinen.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koskinen counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Stark! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jani Koskinen!
Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jani Koskinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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