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WPFA XLIII: DeAngelo vs Fudd PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zygmunt Krol (ranked 3697 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Malcom Farquharson (ranked 407 p4p, 208 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zygmunt Krol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson pushes Krol up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farquharson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses.
Krol misses with the head strike.
Krol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Krol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krol tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krol avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krol lands a left hand.
Farquharson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Krol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krol digs a right hand into Farquharson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farquharson's gas tank.
Farquharson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krol is defending well for now.
Farquharson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krol.
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Farquharson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Farquharson.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krol.
Farquharson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krol takes a step back to recover.
Farquharson with a jab.
Krol misses the jab.
Farquharson moves into the clinch.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Krol.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farquharson looking to slow down the pace here.
Farquharson tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Krol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farquharsons head.
Farquharson has had enough of the clinch but Krol keeps him there for the moment.
Farquharson tries to work over Krol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krol tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Krol back against the cage.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krol throws a punch but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krol.
A bit of stalling here from Farquharson.
Krol lands a shoulder strike.
Krol tries to throw a body punch but Farquharson avoids it by throwing Krol back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krol.
A right hook to the body lands for Krol.
Farquharson looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krol.
Krol has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Krol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krol is leaning against Farquharson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krol lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krol.
A short right from Krol on the inside.
Krol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol lands with a light punch inside.
Krol is leaning against Farquharson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Farquharson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Krol misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Krol fails to land.
Krol misses with the head strike.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krol.
Krol digs a right hand underneath Farquharson's ribcage. Farquharson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krol managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Krol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Krol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
A short right from Krol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol lands with a left to the head.
Krol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
Krol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Farquharson fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Krol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
 Farquharson is rocked!
Krol misses with some punches.
Krol misses with some punches.
Krol misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Krol.
A hook to the body from Krol.
Krol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Krol.
Farquharson is still on wobbly legs! Can Krol finish him?
Krol cracks Farquharson with a nice body shot.
Farquharson seems to have recovered his senses.
Krol lands a hook that snaps the head of Farquharson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zygmunt Krol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malcom Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farquharson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Krol swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zygmunt Krol!
A victorious Zygmunt Krol 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 George Shoemaker (ranked 3112 p4p, 3772 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 419 p4p, 482 weight class). Osiris has chosen Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Shoemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker misses with a looping left.
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoemaker.
A good leg kick by Osiris.
Shoemaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osiris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osiris has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shoemaker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Osiris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Osiris.
 It looks like George Shoemaker has been cut.
A low kick lands for Osiris.
Osiris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shoemaker under the eye.
 Shoemaker is rocked!
Osiris connects with a body shot that sends Shoemaker's belly button to the back.
Oh Shoemaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoemaker backs away from a small jab... but Osiris lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Shoemaker crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Osiris with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Eric Osiris!
Eric Osiris gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 2854 p4p, 4265 weight class) and Gunnar Goransson (ranked 373 p4p, 529 weight class). Goransson has chosen Fintelligens as his entrance music. Lorenzo Bianchi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Goransson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bianchi misses with a double jab.
Bianchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goransson tries to clinch up
and Bianchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bianchi cracks Goransson with an open hand slap.
Goransson throws an off balance right hand
and Bianchi counters with a body kick.
Goransson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goransson misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Bianchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goransson throws a looping overhand right but Bianchi ducks down to avoid it.
Bianchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goransson throws a solid leg kick but Bianchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goransson.
Goransson closes the distance but Bianchi moves to the side
and Bianchi counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goransson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bianchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bianchi.
Bianchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Goransson's head.
Goransson darts in trying to clinch
and Bianchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bianchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bianchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goransson misses with a body punch
and Bianchi counters with a leg kick.
Goransson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goransson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bianchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goransson on the side of the head.
Goransson is rocked!
Goransson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goransson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goransson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bianchi finish him?
Bianchi lands a big right hand that sends Goransson crashing to the mat! Bianchi stays standing though and waves Goransson back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goransson misses with a takedown
and Bianchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goransson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Goransson limp body while Bianchi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Bianchi!
In defeat, Gunnar Goransson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep booing, you dickless cowards!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 3186 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 357 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Fist.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fist's half guard.
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
Fist is looking to improve his position.
Fist is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fist avoid being mounted?
Ship seems to be looking for submissions.
Fist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fist is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist keeping control of the position.
Fist is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is looking for a sweep. Ship is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ship is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ship.
Fist told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Ship is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ship is looking for a kimura here.
Fist is looking to control Ship's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fist avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ship is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fist!
Ship looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ship working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ship looking to secure an arm triangle but Fist defends it well.
Ship looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fist tries to reverse the position but Ship maintains control.
Ship swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Ship!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozko Krakenik (ranked 3054 p4p, 1982 weight class) and Stinky Armpits (ranked 398 p4p, 273 weight class). Armpits is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Side to Side. Jozko Krakenik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jozko Krakenik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stinky Armpits!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armpits clobbers Krakenik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Jozko Krakenik has been cut.
Armpits shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krakenik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armpits sprawls and moves away.
Armpits throws a lazy right hand but Krakenik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krakenik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Armpits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armpits misses with a hook. Krakenik ducked under it nicely.
Krakenik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armpits sprawls and moves away.
Krakenik swings widly with a right hand
and Krakenik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krakenik moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Armpits. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armpits.
Armpits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakenik.
Armpits looks to throw the jab but Krakenik is out of range.
Armpits jabs Krakenik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armpits waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krakenik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armpits throws an overhand right that lands on Krakenik's shoulder, as Krakenik tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakenik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Armpits lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krakenik backs up against the cage.
Oooooh!!! Armpits has knocked Krakenik down with a huge combo! Armpits steps away and waves a wobbly Krakenik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Krakenik is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armpits ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Krakenik's jaw. Krakenik's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Armpits does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stinky Armpits!
Stinky Armpits decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herve Cabrera (ranked 1959 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Manuel Cristos (ranked 231 p4p, 211 weight class). Manuel Cristos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herve Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manuel Cristos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cristos.
Cabrera shoots in and bounces Cristos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cristos pulls Cabrera in close to prevent any damage.
Cristos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cabrera is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cabrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cristos smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Cristos misses.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Cristos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cabrera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera controlling the action here.
Cristos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cabrera works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cabrera working for a guillotine from mount but Cristos is in no mood to give up.
Cristos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cristos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cristos wants to control but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cristos is looking to get to half guard.
Cristos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cristos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cristos tries to hold on but Cabrera pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cristos can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cristos is looking to improve his position but Cabrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Cristos tries to buck Cabrera off but he can't manage it.
Cabrera lands a big elbow.
Cristos wants to get back to his feet.
Cabrera throwing strikes here but Cristos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cabrera punching from mount but Cristos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cabrera 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.
Cristos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cabrera.
Cabrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cristos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera is controlling Cristos's posture.
Cabrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cristos wants to stand but Cabrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cristos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cabrera is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cristos preventing the sweep.
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Cristos pushes his legs off easily.
Cristos content to stall in guard here.
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cristos manages to get himself to full guard.
Cristos can't keep his opponent in guard - Cabrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cristos looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cristos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cabrera finds it's way round the side to connect with Cristos's head.
Nice takedown defense from Cabrera. No joy for Cristos on that attempt.
Cristos fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cristos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabrera counters with a single leg into guard. Cristos didn't expect that.
Herve Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Cristos.
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cristos is looking to stand up but Cabrera isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cabrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cristos is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cristos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cristos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Cabrera. Those never looked like landing.
Cristos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cabrera cracks Cristos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cristos misses with a wild combination.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel Cristos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cabrera throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manuel Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera slips under a jab from Cristos.
Cabrera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cristos is trying to defend but Cabrera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cristos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cabrera lands with a shot to the body.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Cristos with that takedown attempt.
Cristos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Cristos persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cristos is breathing heavily.
Cristos has his takedown stuffed
and Cabrera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cristos's head backwards.
Cristos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cristos scrambles back to his feet.
Cabrera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cristos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cristos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera stuffs the takedown attempt from Cristos. Cristos gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabrera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cristos backs up against the cage.
Cristos looks to land a combination but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cristos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cabrera as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cristos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cabrera is fending him off so far but Cristos persists. Nope, Cabrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cabrera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cristos. Cristos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cristos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cristos dives in and grabs Cabrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes down on Cristos's head and hops out.
Cristos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cabrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Cabrera scores with a hook to the body. Cristos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Cabrera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cristos is rocked!
Cabrera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cristos is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cristos misses with a takedown
and Cabrera counters with a nice right hand that sends Cristos toppling to the canvas! Cristos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cabrera finish him?!
Cabrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cristos's half guard.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cristos can do to turn this around?
Cabrera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cristos!
Cabrera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cristos is surviving well by controlling Cabrera's body position as best he can.
Cabrera looking to finish with strikes here!
Cabrera is working for a guillotine from mount but Cristos frees his head quite easily.
Cristos seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cristos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Cabrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cristos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cristos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cabrera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cristos scrambles back to his feet.
Cristos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cristos tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Cristos fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristos.
Herve Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Cristos.
Cristos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabrera darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cristos tries for a takedown but Cabrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cabrera works the jab nicely.
Cristos dives in for a single leg takedown but Cabrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cristos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cabrera is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cristos.
Cabrera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cristos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabrera scores with a jab. Cristos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cristos.
Cabrera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cristos backs up against the cage.
It looks like Manuel Cristos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera looking to score a takedown here. Cristos is defending well but Cabrera drives through and ends up in Cristos's guard.
Cabrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Cristos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera advances position into side control!
Cabrera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cabrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cristos, who protects the arm well.
Cabrera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cristos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cabrera is looking to take a break and control but Cristos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cristos is looking to regain half guard here but Cabrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Cabrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cristos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cristos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos can't escape the position.
Cabrera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cristos to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cristos shrugs it off.
Cabrera looking to control but Cristos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabrera misses with a head shot.
Cristos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cristos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cabrera.
Cabrera won't let Cristos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cristos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cabrera trying to control but Cristos is having none of it.
Cabrera tries to push Cristos's head away but Cristos is holding on tight.
Cabrera working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cristos looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cabrera! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Herve Cabrera!
A less than humble Herve Cabrera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 1537 p4p, 2291 weight class) and Anike Chukwu (ranked 187 p4p, 283 weight class). Chukwu has chosen There Goes The Neighborhood - Bodycount as his entrance music. Yip Man Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anike Chukwu's chin.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anike Chukwu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Chukwu.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwu.
That kick from Chukwu tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Iii tries to move into range but Chukwu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Chukwu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Man Iii throws a hook but Chukwu avoids it easily.
Chukwu ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chukwu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Man Iii rushes Chukwu and presses him up against the cage.
Chukwu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Man Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Chukwu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwu clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Man Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu blocks an uppercut.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Iii smiles and moves away.
Chukwu tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Chukwu. Chukwu maintains the clinch.
Chukwu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chukwu misses with some punches.
Chukwu misses with the head strike.
Chukwu is trying to break the clinch but Man Iii is controlling him.
Chukwu lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu.
Chukwu working aggressively here.
Man Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwu's elbow.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chukwu avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chukwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man Iii working aggressively here.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Chukwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Chukwu gets through Man Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chukwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chukwu has Man Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Man Iii.
Chukwu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Chukwu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chukwu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Chukwu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii gets tackled into the cage by Chukwu. Chukwu maintains the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Iii.
Chukwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwu fails to land.
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Chukwu around his waist. Chukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anike Chukwu.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu manages to break the clinch.
Man Iii moves out of range as Chukwu strikes.
Man Iii forces Chukwu back against the cage and clinches.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from Chukwu.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Man Iii has Chukwu pressed against the cage.
Man Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chukwu avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
Chukwu misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Man Iii to work.
Chukwu jumps guard but Man Iii stands there with Chukwu around his waist. Chukwu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Chukwu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwu.
Man Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man Iii blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man Iii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chukwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Chukwu.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii tries a body shot but Chukwu blocks it.
Chukwu blocks an uppercut.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Man Iii lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii is looking to control Chukwu's arms but Chukwu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man Iii has his back to the cage.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu has had enough of the clinch but Man Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Chukwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anike Chukwu 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.
Chukwu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chukwu throws a head kick that Man Iii semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chukwu looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Chukwu blocks a head kick by Man Iii.
Chukwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Chukwu lands the left hand.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Man Iii misses with a looping left.
Man Iii throws the kick towards the body but Chukwu avoids it.
Chukwu connects with an inside leg kick.
Chukwu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Chukwu lands an overhand right.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwu misses with a series of wild punches.
Anike Chukwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii sizes up Chukwu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Chukwu counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwu misses with a low kick.
Chukwu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to score with a low kick but Chukwu moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
Chukwu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Man Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Chukwu's head but Chukwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chukwu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chukwu misses with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Chukwu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwu avoids the head kick by Man Iii.
Chukwu throws a leg kick but Man Iii moved away.
Nice cross by Chukwu.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwu.
Man Iii clobbers Chukwu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chukwu checks a leg kick nicely.
Chukwu staying out of range there.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chukwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chukwu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Chukwu.
Chukwu misses with a low kick.
Chukwu scores with a punch to the head.
Chukwu tries a head kick but it misses.
Man Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chukwu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Man Iii.
Chukwu slips under a jab.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Chukwu looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Chukwu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man Iii throwing a counter right hand but Chukwu manages to avoid it.
Chukwu slips under a jab.
Chukwu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chukwu is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwu avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
A slow jab from Chukwu misses its intended target.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chukwu closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwu backwards.
Chukwu is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Iii finish him?
Chukwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Chukwu seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Man Iii.
Chukwu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man Iii is defending well for now.
Man Iii lands with a right to the head.
Man Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwu controls the action.
Chukwu has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
Chukwu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man Iii lands a shot to the body.
Chukwu can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
Man Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chukwu is breathing heavily.
Chukwu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwu controls his hands.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Man Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Man Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chukwu backwards.
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 Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Man Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chukwu's head backwards.
Chukwu drops his hands momentarily and Man Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chukwu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man Iii manages to avoid it.
Chukwu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Chukwu tries to work over Man Iii's front leg with a kick but Man Iii checks it.
Nice body punch from Man Iii.
Man Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Man Iii lands a right hand.
Man Iii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chukwu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chukwu drops to his knees and Man Iii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yip Man Iii!
A relieved looking Yip Man Iii 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 Jurney Man (ranked 1627 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Ricky Youngblood (ranked 206 p4p, 340 weight class). Youngblood has chosen Wake Up Hate as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurney Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Youngblood.
Youngblood looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Youngblood! But no joy.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Youngblood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurney Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Youngblood tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Youngblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Youngblood takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Man looks for a takedown but Youngblood sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Youngblood counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Youngblood finish him?!
Man is rocked!
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Youngblood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Youngblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Youngblood lands an uppercut, right on the button! Man tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Youngblood!
Ricky Youngblood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Sports Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 945 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Wilhelm Bar (ranked 136 p4p, 323 weight class). Marco Paris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paris looks to land a left hand but Bar moved out of range nicely.
Bar shoots in but Paris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bar.
Marco Paris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.
Paris looking to score a takedown here. Bar is defending well but Paris drives through and ends up in Bar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bar is tightening it up a little... Paris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wilhelm Bar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph DeAngelo (ranked 537 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Wilmerr Fudd (ranked 78 p4p, 183 weight class). Joseph DeAngelo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 7 - 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilmerr Fudd!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd lands a slapping body shot.
DeAngelo looks to land a left hand but Fudd moved out of range nicely.
DeAngelo throws a hook to the side of Fudd's head but Fudd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeAngelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fudd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DeAngelo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fudd prevents DeAngelo from standing back up.
DeAngelo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fudd.
DeAngelo is looking for a sweep. Fudd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeAngelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fudd scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeAngelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Fudd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fudd trying to mount his opponent but DeAngelo defends it.
Fudd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to DeAngelo's temple.
DeAngelo is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oh DeAngelo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fudd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fudd lands a big elbow - DeAngelo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fudd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilmerr Fudd!
Wilmerr Fudd is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Wilmerr Fudd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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