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WPFA XXIX: DeAngelo vs Hines PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Costa (ranked 24815 p4p, 4326 weight class) and Kaspars Kambala (ranked 575 p4p, 424 weight class). Costa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Numb ( LinkinPark ). Kaspars Kambala will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaspars Kambala!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
Kambala throws a nice head kick!
Whack! Kambala lands a heavy head kick that drops Costa. The ref tackles Kambala to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Costa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kaspars Kambala!
Pablo Costa was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you everyone for coming here tonight even I didn't get the "W" hope I gave you a entertaining fight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mace Willington Iii (ranked 6710 p4p, 6409 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 671 p4p, 663 weight class). Mace Willington Iii had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for 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 St Petersburg, Mace Willington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willington Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith rushes Willington Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Willington Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Willington Iii has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willington Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Willington Iii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to escape but Willington Iii is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Willington Iii did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with the ground and pound but Willington Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Willington Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Willington Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Willington Iii pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Willington Iii backs up against the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Willington Iii is breathing heavily.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Willington Iii uses from the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Willington Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willington Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Willington Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willington Iii stops Smith from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Willington Iii trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Willington Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Smith shoots in and bounces Willington Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willington Iii has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Willington Iii throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Smith rushes Willington Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mace Willington Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willington Iii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Willington Iii thinking.
Willington Iii motions for Smith to come forward. Willington Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Willington Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Willington Iii to the ground. Smith is now in Willington Iii's guard.
 Willington Iii is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Willington Iii is keeping the position.
Oh Willington Iii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii lands an upkick as Smith stands over him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Willington Iii is on top in guard.
Willington Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Willington Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willington Iii passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Willington Iii trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith pushes Willington Iii off looking to stand but Willington Iii dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willington Iii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mace Willington Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Willington Iii lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Willington Iii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willington Iii tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith bucks Willington Iii off and manages to get back to his feet!
Smith stalks Willington Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Willington Iii's face. Willington Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Willington Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Willington Iii swinging wildly here.
Willington Iii tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Willington Iii misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Dan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Willington Iii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mace Willington Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Smith lands a head kick. Willington Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willington Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Willington Iii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willington Iii lands in his opponent's guard.
Willington Iii won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Willington Iii isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willington Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Willington Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Willington Iii won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Willington Iii is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willington Iii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willington Iii is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Willington Iii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith pushes Willington Iii off looking to stand but Willington Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Willington Iii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Willington Iii working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Smith turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Willington Iii off and cradles Smith's limp body as Willington Iii celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mace Willington Iii!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maduka Ebo (ranked 7280 p4p, 25374 weight class) and Bozo Stipetic (ranked 539 p4p, 559 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maduka Ebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bozo Stipetic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stipetic moves out of range as Ebo throws a body kick.
Stipetic tries to clinch up but Ebo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ebo tries to counter by clinching up but Stipetic breaks away and moves out of range.
Ebo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ebo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ebo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stipetic to get to his feet.
Stipetic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stipetic connects with a body shot that sends Ebo's belly button to the back.
Stipetic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Bozo Stipetic has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ebo, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Ebo.
Ebo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stipetic is looking to clinch but Ebo is avoiding it.
Stipetic tries to clinch but Ebo is having none of it.
Stipetic tries to clinch there but Ebo circles away.
Stipetic doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebo circles away.
Stipetic wants to clinch up but Ebo keeps it at a distance.
Ebo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebo seems to be working for a kimura but Stipetic defends the submission attempt.
Ebo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ebo connects with a nice short shot to Stipetic's temple.
Ebo content to control rather than advance.
Ebo 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.
Stipetic taking some punishment here, with Ebo in his half guard.
Ebo trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stipetic wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ebo in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebo wants to work for an arm triangle but Stipetic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ebo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stipetic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ebo lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebo slips a nice elbow through Stipetic's hands, connecting with Stipetic's forehead.
Stipetic is kicking away at Ebo from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Ebo grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Stipetic trying to push Ebo off... Stipetic taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Maduka Ebo!
A relieved looking Maduka Ebo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 5857 p4p, 4872 weight class) and Winky Medina (ranked 540 p4p, 488 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winky Medina!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bleak is looking to advance position but Medina won't allow it.
Well, if Bleak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but Medina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bleak seems to be working for a kimura but Medina defends the submission attempt.
Medina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medina is staying active underneath Bleak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bleak seems to be looking for submissions.
Medina trying to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Medina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but Medina defends it.
Medina trying to hold on to Bleak's head to control him but Bleak postures up.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Medina is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bleak is keen to just control but Medina is a slippery customer.
Bleak moves nicely into side control.
Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Medina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Medina takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bleak trying to control the action but Medina is working from the bottom.
Bleak passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Medina!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak looking to secure an arm triangle but Medina defends it well.
Bleak looking to control but Medina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleak working for a submission but Medina is keeping him at bay.
Bleak moves to the back position.
Bleak is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Medina prevents Bleak from getting a body triangle.
Bleak looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak tries to get the hooks in deep but Medina pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is cranking Medina's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Medina! He's tightened the choke and Medina is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darsin Bleak!
After winning the bout, Darsin Bleak 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Novel Corona (ranked 3467 p4p, 2957 weight class) and Evgeniy Sailor (ranked 419 p4p, 371 weight class). Evgeniy Sailor struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Evgeniy Sailor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Novel Corona's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Novel Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeniy Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Corona.
No joy there for Corona, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sailor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No joy there for Sailor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sailor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sailor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corona scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sailor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sailor throws a shot to the body.
Sailor scores with a punch to the head.
Corona throws a series of punches but Sailor avoids them all with ease.
Sailor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sailor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corona under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Corona misses.
Corona lands a nice hook to Sailor's body. Sailor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corona misses with a two punch combination.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Sailor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sailor looks winded!
Sailor walks into a straight right hand from Corona.
Corona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sailor throws a wild hook but Corona just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Sailor gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Corona raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Novel Corona!
Novel Corona spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chipo Lata (ranked 3445 p4p, 5692 weight class) and Trane Knox (ranked 392 p4p, 531 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: Face The Pain | Stemm. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chipo Lata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trane Knox!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox tries to clinch there but Lata circles away.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a hook. Lata ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Lata misses its target.
Lata lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox slips a jab from Lata.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Lata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lata looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Lata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lata cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lata throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lata drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to break free but Lata pushes him back against the cage.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lata pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox is trying to break free.
Knox prevents a body shot from Lata.
Lata lands with a left to the head.
Lata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Lata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Lata has double underhooks.
Lata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lata.
Knox working hard to break the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lata gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Lata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lata lands a nice uppercut.
Lata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lata lands a hook that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lata lands with a left to the head.
Lata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox avoids the body shot from Lata.
Lata lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Nice cross by Lata.
Lata lands a head shot.
Lata throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Lata clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Knox wants to get back to striking at distance but Lata won't allow it.
Lata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox tries to circle away but Lata has him pinned against the cage.
Lata manages to break the clinch.
Lata has managed to clinch.
Lata lands a body punch.
Lata works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox looks winded!
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Lata has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Lata.
Knox is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lata scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lata is defending well for now.
Lata lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox looking to stall.
Lata digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lata breaks the clinch.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lata scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Lata lands.
A swing and a miss from Lata.
Lata misses with a looping left.
Lata throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Lata slips under a jab from Knox.
Lata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lata works the jab nicely.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lata connects with a right hand. Knox shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lata is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Lata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lata manages to break the clinch.
Lata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Lata moved out of range.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
A big right from Lata misses.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Lata.
Chipo Lata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lata takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox is looking to clinch but Lata is avoiding it.
Lata jabs at Knox's body.
Lata throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chipo Lata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lata.
Lata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lata scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lata as he connects with a hook.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lata thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Lata throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Lata lands a slapping body shot.
Lata jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lata. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chipo Lata is winning the standup battle so far.
Lata scores with a nice head shot.
Lata throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox cracks Lata with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Lata lands with a cross.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Lata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Lata misses.
Lata has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Lata has him pressed against the cage.
Lata has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lata scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lata.
Lata pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lata prevents the takedown attempt.
Lata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lata has Knox pressed against the cage, preventing Knox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lata prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Lata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lata.
Knox steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lata.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lata connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Lata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lata was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Good shot there by Lata.
Lata looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Lata staying out of range there.
Lata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lata lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lata misses the jab.
Lata moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is trying to push Lata away but Lata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox tries to break free but Lata pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lata.
Lata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not.
Knox is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Lata.
A short right from Lata on the inside.
Lata presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lata breaks from the clinch.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lata was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Lata rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Lata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Lata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Knox misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lata gets a clinch.
Lata lands a left hand.
Lata blocks an uppercut.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knox wants to break free but Lata has control.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Chipo Lata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lata.
Lata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lata forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox is trying to push Lata away but Lata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Lata.
Lata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
A short left from Lata.
Lata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chipo Lata dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lata slips a straight right by Knox.
As Knox looks to move away, Lata throws a big counter combo but Knox just gets out of the way.
Lata takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox moves forwards but Lata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lata loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Lata works the jab nicely.
Knox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lata cracks Knox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lata throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Lata works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Lata. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lata.
Lata sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lata misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook. Lata ducked under it nicely.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Lata.
A little feinted left hand from Lata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Lata catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lata connects with a looping right hand.
Lata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Lata throws a body shot but no joy.
Lata misses with a body shot.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Lata.
Lata just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox slips a straight right by Lata.
Lata misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lata sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knox somewhat.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Lata misses with a straight right.
Lata misses the shot to the body.
Lata's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lata duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lata throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lata lands with a right hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Lata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox moves out of range as Lata strikes.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Lata's shoulder, as Lata tries to avoid the shot.
Lata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lata scores with a shot to the body.
Lata takes one on the button.
Lata pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lata breaks the clinch.
Lata swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox slips a jab from Lata.
Lata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lata scores with a jab to the body.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trane Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox walks into a stiff left hand from Lata.
Nice body punch from Lata.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
A cross from Lata lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Lata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lata scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lata instigates a clinch.
Knox tries to break the clinch but Lata is controlling the position.
Lata breaks from the clinch.
Knox moves out of range as Lata strikes.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox swings for the body but Lata moves out of range.
Lata takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lata to score with a decent uppercut.
Lata 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Lata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lata misses the body punch
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Lata's shoulder, as Lata tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chipo Lata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lata 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chipo Lata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Jackson (ranked 4521 p4p, 3291 weight class) and Omar Nuritdinov (ranked 509 p4p, 403 weight class). Tex Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omar Nuritdinov's chin.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Nuritdinov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuritdinov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nuritdinov lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nuritdinov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nuritdinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuritdinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nuritdinov scoring with punches from side control.
Nuritdinov lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face as Nuritdinov controls the position.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nuritdinov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuritdinov controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Nuritdinov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nuritdinov prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Nuritdinov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nuritdinov working Jackson over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuritdinov 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! Nuritdinov extends the arm and Jackson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Nuritdinov!
Omar Nuritdinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph DeAngelo (ranked 1936 p4p, 2916 weight class) and Tyler Hines (ranked 286 p4p, 418 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tyler Hines enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph DeAngelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Hines!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hines falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph DeAngelo!
Joseph DeAngelo retains his welterweight title!
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