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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Ericsson (ranked 7187 p4p, 5854 weight class) and Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc (ranked 265 p4p, 238 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson looks for a takedown but Tfrrdxxc sprawls well.
Tfrrdxxc tries to clinch up.
Tfrrdxxc has Ericsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ericsson tightens his grip and picks Tfrrdxxc up, before dumping him to the ground. Tfrrdxxc manages to land in guard.
Tfrrdxxc is looking for a triangle but Ericsson pushes his legs off easily.
Ericsson postures up.
Ericsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tfrrdxxc working a defensive guard here.
Tfrrdxxc pushes a forearm under Ericsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ericsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chanchai Sangkaeo (ranked 6542 p4p, 5013 weight class) and James Lawrence (ranked 654 p4p, 573 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chanchai Sangkaeo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence lands a big uppercut and Sangkaeo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sangkaeo looks OK. Lawrence waves Sangkaeo back to his feet!
 Sangkaeo is rocked!
 It looks like Chanchai Sangkaeo has been cut.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that drops Sangkaeo like a sack of potatoes! Lawrence dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lawrence!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ratchet ODoyle (ranked 5322 p4p, 3904 weight class) and Moana Tautua (ranked 502 p4p, 416 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 Moana Tautua was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ratchet ODoyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moana Tautua!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODoyle tries to clinch up.
Moana Tautua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tautua staying out of range there.
Tautua circles away from the clinch attempt.
ODoyle drives through with a takedown into Tautua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tautua holds on and takes a little breather.
ODoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tautua stands and throws ODoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODoyle dodges the ground and pound from Tautua.
Tautua passes to full mount! That's big trouble for ODoyle!
Tautua is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tautua extends the arm and ODoyle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Lors (ranked 5240 p4p, 4710 weight class) and Luke Logan (ranked 461 p4p, 433 weight class). Axl Lors could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Logan's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axl Lors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Logan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lors defends well and Logan ends up having to push Lors into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Logan.
Nice takedown defense from Lors. No joy for Logan on that attempt.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lors lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Luke Logan has been cut.
Lors feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Logans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lors looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lors lands with a shot to the body.
Logan shoots in and drives through. Lors sprawls well.
Axl Lors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lors slips a jab from Logan.
A quick step to the side and Lors tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lors looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lors tries to sprawl but Logan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lors looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lors is controlling Logan's trapped leg to prevent Logan from advancing to side control.
Lors wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.
Lors wants to get back to his feet.
Logan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lors regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Logan.
Lors keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Lors wants to sweep but no luck.
Logan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lors looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lors 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.
Lors can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Logan controls the pace.
Logan stops Lors from standing up.
Logan is fighting to break Lors's control of his arms but Lors is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Logan throws a right hand that Lors ducks under and follows up with a left that Lors also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lors connects with a body shot.
Lors misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Lors connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lors thuds a left hand into Logan's body.
Logan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Logan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lors connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Logan scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lors scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lors works Logan's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lors lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan looks winded!
Logan gets a clinch.
Logan blocking some punches.
Logan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lors breaks the clinch.
Lors bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lors slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lors punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch.
Lors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Lors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Logan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Logan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lors fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lors.
Lors just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lors drops Logan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Logan looks back up at him and smiles so Lors waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lors darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Logan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Lors before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Lors!
Axl Lors tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Owen Bennett (ranked 4077 p4p, 5074 weight class) and Brenon Conors (ranked 157 p4p, 174 weight class). Bennett's entrance music is audacity. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenon Conors!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Bennett's head coaches at Viking Bizorkers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conors looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Conors shoots in but Bennett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bennett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A right-left combo lands from Bennett.
Owen Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett has managed to clinch.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bennett is leaning against Conors and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett darts in and clinches Conors up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conors stalling in the clinch but Bennett improves position.
Bennett breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Conors is trying to stall.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conors is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Bennett has knocked Conors down with a huge combo! Bennett steps away and waves a wobbly Conors back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Brenon Conors has been cut.
Bennett throws a nice looking combination but Conors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Conors takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bennett takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennett misses with a double jab.
Bennett stuns Conors with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennett cracks Conors with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Owen Bennett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennett misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett rushes Conors with punches - Conors moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Conors goes down! Bennett follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Bennett!
Owen Bennett made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Mr ashbourne im fit ready to go again get me back in there as soon as possible. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 3396 p4p, 5323 weight class) and Joe Jones (ranked 431 p4p, 594 weight class). Joe Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris counters by clinching up.
Paris is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Paris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paris wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Paris persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Paris postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Paris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones looking to control.
Paris is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris 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.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Paris slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 Jones is rocked!
Paris postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Paris keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Paris and the ref steps in to end the fight! Paris can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A victorious Marco Paris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Punch McDermott (ranked 2729 p4p, 6258 weight class) and Frank Hartier (ranked 369 p4p, 636 weight class). McDermott comes to the cage accompanied by Drunk In Love. Hartier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. IAM - Un bon son brut pour les truands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Hartier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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 Montreal, Punch McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Hartier!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartier throws a series of punches but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDermott.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDermott moves into range and clinches up with Hartier.
Hartier gets control of McDermott's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hartier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDermott is working Hartier over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartier is looking to stand back up but McDermott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hartier.
McDermott is taking a breather. Hartier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDermott wants to control but Hartier is keeping him busy.
Hartier is trying to stand back up but McDermott is controlling him
McDermott thows a huge punch but Hartier dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartier pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hartier tries to kick McDermott off but McDermott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDermott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDermott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing that McDermott has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McDermott wants to control but Hartier is keeping him busy.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartier pushes McDermott off looking to stand but McDermott dives back in and keeps control.
McDermott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hartier is not content to let McDermott control the position.
McDermott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartier is trying to stand up here but McDermott is controlling him well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McDermott dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McDermott darts in looking for a takedown but Hartier gets double underhooks and turns McDermott into the cage.
Hartier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Punch McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDermott fails with a takedown attempt.
McDermott clinches with his opponent.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier won't allow it.
McDermott is looking for a takedown.
McDermott is looking to take this one to the mat.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hartier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartier defends well and McDermott ends up having to push Hartier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hartier wants to clinch.
McDermott throwing a counter right hand but Hartier manages to avoid it.
Hartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDermott circles away.
Hartier looks winded!
McDermott moves into the clinch.
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hartier gets tackled into the cage by McDermott. McDermott maintains the clinch.
Hartier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. McDermott catches Hartier right on the button with a cross.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
Hartier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hartier there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hartier is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
McDermott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDermott throws a shot to the body.
McDermott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hartier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDermott rushes Hartier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDermott shoots in for a double leg but Hartier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
McDermott scores with a jab. Hartier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
Hartier tries to keep at a distance but McDermott has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDermott decides to pull guard.
Hartier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hartier off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice body punch from McDermott.
McDermott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch McDermott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartier leaves McDermott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hartier throws a leg kick but McDermott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hartier. No joy for McDermott on that attempt.
Hartier takes the fight into the clinch.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartier is defending well.
Hartier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hartier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDermott closes the distance and pushes Hartier back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDermott tries to pull guard but Hartier won't allow it.
Hartier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frank Hartier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartier has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McDermott dives in and grabs Hartier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartier pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDermott tries for a takedown but Hartier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDermott has a takedown stuffed.
McDermott scores with a three punch combo!
McDermott goes for a double leg but Hartier avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartier continues to drive forward.
Hartier goes for a double leg but McDermott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDermott continues to drive forward.
Hartier is breathing heavily.
McDermott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDermott lands an overhand right.
Hartier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punch McDermott is winning the standup battle so far.
Hartier misses with a head kick.
McDermott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hartier can do to turn this around?
Hartier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott attempts a counter takedown but Hartier avoids it well and moves away.
McDermott cracks a nice hook into Hartier's ribs.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDermott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDermott jabs Hartier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt - Hartier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hartier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDermott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDermott duly obliges.
McDermott darts in and clinches Hartier up against the cage.
Hartier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDermott backing away here, and Hartier unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hartier wants to clinch.
Hartier lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDermott shoots in and drives through. Hartier sprawls well.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott throws a combination. Hartier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hartier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDermott.
A jab lands there for McDermott.
McDermott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDermott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hartier gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
McDermott lands with a short shot to the head.
Hartier breaks from the clinch.
Hartier looks for a takedown but McDermott sprawls well.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier tries to clinch there but McDermott circles away.
McDermott rushes Hartier and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartier gets underhooks to prevent McDermott's takedown attempt.
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDermott keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartier slaps away a takedown attempt from McDermott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDermott avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.
McDermott is looking to wear down Hartier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDermott gets a clinch.
Hartier breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott keeps the fight on the outside.
McDermott scores with a shot to the body.
Hartier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hartier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and McDermott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punch McDermott dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hartier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hartier wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Hartier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDermott closes the distance and clinches up with Hartier, looking for a takedown. McDermott pushes Hartier against the cage but Hartier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hartier stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Punch McDermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDermott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hartier circles away.
McDermott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hartier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartier tries to close the distance and clinch but McDermott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hartier wants to clinch but McDermott slips to the side
and McDermott counters with a nice body shot.
McDermott scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hartier tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartier fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDermott is looking for a counter combo.
Hartier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDermott.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartier's waist but Hartier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
Hartier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartier tries to clinch but McDermott is having none of it.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartier as he jumps to the side.
Hartier doesn't manage to clinch there - McDermott circles away.
McDermott clinches.
Hartier tries to pull guard but McDermott won't allow it.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartier to keep the fight standing.
McDermott has Hartier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but Hartier has him pressed against the cage.
McDermott pulls guard effortlessly.
Hartier stands up from McDermott's guard - Hartier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hartier is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDermott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDermott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Punch McDermott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDermott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hartier to keep the fight standing.
Hartier is trying to pull guard but McDermott has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hartier uses from the top position.
McDermott managing to control the position.
McDermott striking off his back but it's not causing Hartier any problems.
McDermott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartier.
McDermott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hartier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punch McDermott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McDermott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hartier wants to stand but McDermott is controlling the position.
McDermott throws a big elbow that misses.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartier wants to get back to his feet but McDermott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McDermott is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartier has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDermott lands a jab.
Hartier throws a sloppy head kick and McDermott moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartier sprawls well. Hartier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDermott gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDermott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McDermott is taking a breather. Hartier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Frank Hartier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Punch McDermott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punch McDermott!
After winning the bout, Punch McDermott 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matty Outback (ranked 3016 p4p, 4216 weight class) and Ip Man (ranked 399 p4p, 512 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Outback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ip Man!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outback throws a shot to the body.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Outback ducks down to avoid it.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.
Outback looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback just misses with a punch to the body.
Man appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Outback works Man's body with a nice hook.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Man misses.
Outback connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man scores with the left hand. Outback knows he should have avoided that one.
Man avoids the body shot from Outback.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outback ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Outback on that attempt.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Outback lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Outback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Outback's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
Outback shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man swinging wildly here.
Man lands with a shot to the body.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Outback lands with an overhand left.
Outback with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Outback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man sizes up Outback with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Outback on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Outback shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Outback fails with the takedown
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Outback cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man slips under a jab.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Outback has a takedown stuffed.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Outback misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Outback has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Outback's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback takes one on the button.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Outback.
Outback moves out of range as Man strikes.
Outback shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Man as he jumps to the side.
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Outback shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Outback gets slowly back to his feet.
Outback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outback swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws an off balance right hand
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Man.
A shot to the liver by Outback. Beautiful body shot.
Man is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Outback had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Outback takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man slips under a jab.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Outback's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Man.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Outback.
Outback shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ip Man dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outback manages to avoid it.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Outback fails with a takedown attempt.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man clobbers Outback with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Outback wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man moves forwards but Outback connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Outback jabs Man right on the nose. Man blinks but takes it well.
Man lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback connects with a body shot.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Outback's shoulder, as Outback tries to avoid the shot.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback fails with a takedown attempt.
Man lands with a straight right. Outback didn't see that one coming.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Outback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Outback fails with a takedown attempt.
Man swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Ip Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Outback throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Outback scores with a jab to the body.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Outback throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Outback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Outback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Ip Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Outback.
Outback throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Ip Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Outback defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a nice uppercut.
Outback takes one to the chin there.
Outback shoots in but Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body shot.
Outback fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Outback gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Outback to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man throws a hook to the side of Outback's head but Outback sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Outback's hands.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outback looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Outback on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man missing with a left hand there. Outback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outback connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
Outback takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Outback.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ip Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outback takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Outback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
A counter left hand to the body from Outback misses its target.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Outback shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Outback wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Outback fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outback swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands an overhand right.
Outback slips a jab from Man.
Outback is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Outback moves out of range as Man strikes.
Outback darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Outback into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matty Outback. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Outback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Outback persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man connects with a body shot that sends Outback's belly button to the back.
Outback looks for a takedown but Man sprawls well.
Outback shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man looks to throw the jab but Outback is out of range.
Outback keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Man misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Outback.
Outback ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Some wild striking there from Man.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outback throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Outback off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback fails with a takedown attempt.
Outback misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Outback dodges the punch combination from Man.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ip Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Outback walks into a jab.
Outback throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matty Outback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Outback misses.
Man tests Outback's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Outback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Outback persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man misses with a series of wild punches.
Outback misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Outback shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Outback gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Outback walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Man ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ip Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ip Man!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Requis (ranked 5462 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Beast Beast (ranked 472 p4p, 306 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Requis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Beast!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Requis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Beast.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Requis's head but Requis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beast scores with a jab. Requis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Requis counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast throws the left hand but Requis avoids the punch easily.
Requis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Requis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Beast Beast has been cut.
Beast throws a poor cross that misses
and Requis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Requis lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Requis.
Beast moves away from the strike by Requis.
Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Requis throws out the jab.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Requis counters with a straight right hand.
Beast tries to clinch up but Requis circles away and keeps his distance.
Requis looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Beast throws the left hand but Requis avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Requis misses the target.
Requis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beast misses with a right hand
and Requis counters with a straight right hand.
Requis ducks right into an uppercut from Beast.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
letting Requis counter with a right hand.
Beast cracks Requis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Requis counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast cracks Requis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beast has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Requis to stand back up!
Requis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Requis tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Beast wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Beast!
A relieved looking Beast Beast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nario Gwan (ranked 2787 p4p, 1752 weight class) and Fran Griggs (ranked 365 p4p, 228 weight class). Griggs has chosen U2 - Beautiful Day as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nario Gwan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fran Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs takes a swing at Gwan's ribcage but misses.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Gwan moves away and avoids it.
Griggs lands with a shot to the body.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gwan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griggs.
Gwan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griggs.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Griggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Griggs finds it's way through Gwan's defenses.
Griggs scores with a hook to the body. Gwan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Gwan misses the target.
Gwan staying out of range there.
Gwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Gwan's shoulder, as Gwan tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Gwan.
Gwan scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs slips under a jab.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Gwan avoids it with no problem.
Gwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gwan with a body shot.
Gwan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs lands a head shot.
Griggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gwan doesn't seem bothered though.
Griggs blocks a jab.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Gwan avoids it with no problem.
Gwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gwan is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gwan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gwan. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gwan.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gwan misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Gwan slips under a jab from Griggs.
Gwan throws a lazy uppercut
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs blocks a jab.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Gwan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Griggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Gwan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Gwan.
Griggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gwan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Gwan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gwan needs to keep his hands up - Griggs had a free shot at his head there.
Griggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gwan.
Gwan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griggs's hands.
The fighters circling - Gwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griggs slips a jab from Gwan.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Gwan moved out of range.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Gwan.
Griggs slips a straight right by Gwan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gwan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gwan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Gwan moved out of range.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Gwan.
Nice jab there from Gwan.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Gwan.
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Gwan's head but Gwan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gwan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gwan missing with a left hand there. Griggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Griggs is rocked!
Gwan ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Griggs out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nario Gwan!
Our winner, Nario Gwan, 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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