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WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pann Khumpai (ranked 2462 p4p, 6356 weight class) and Chris George (ranked 258 p4p, 464 weight class). Pann Khumpai has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pann Khumpai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris George!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khumpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khumpai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khumpai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khumpai can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
A short left from Khumpai.
George blocks a body shot from Khumpai.
Khumpai tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Khumpai lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
George is trying to break free.
Khumpai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Khumpai.
Khumpai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Khumpai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai fails to land with a series of punches.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khumpai clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Khumpai.
George looks winded!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khumpai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khumpai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khumpai.
Khumpai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
George is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Khumpai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Khumpai as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Khumpai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khumpai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khumpai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
George clinches with his opponent.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
Khumpai lands a nice uppercut.
Khumpai taking a breather.
The referee calls for Khumpai to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khumpai lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Khumpai.
A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai scores with a shoulder strike.
Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khumpai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khumpai.
Nice elbow from Khumpai.
 It looks like Chris George has been cut.
I was talking to Khumpai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khumpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khumpai stalling in the clinch.
Khumpai is working George over against the cage.
Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Khumpai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Khumpai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khumpai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
George tries to keep at a distance but Khumpai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khumpai presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khumpai lands a shoulder strike.
Khumpai lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris George's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khumpai drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
Khumpai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body.
Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khumpai lands a nice uppercut.
Khumpai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
George is breathing heavily.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khumpai lands an elbow just above George 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khumpai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning George up against the cage.
Pann Khumpai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khumpai is working George over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khumpai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Khumpai.
George tries to keep at a distance but Khumpai has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A hook to the body from Khumpai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khumpai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Khumpai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Khumpai slows down the pace here.
Khumpai missing with knees to the body.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
George jumps guard but Khumpai stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khumpai scores a nice knee to the body.
Khumpai lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khumpai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
Khumpai lands a shot to the body.
Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Khumpai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai lands a left hand.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Khumpai.
Khumpai lands a nice shot to the body.
Khumpai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khumpai lands a nice uppercut.
Khumpai is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khumpai cracks George with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Khumpai.
A short body shot lands from Khumpai as the two fighters clinch.
Khumpai presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Khumpai - that landed with a thud.
Khumpai crunches a lovely knee into George's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khumpai.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khumpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khumpai cracks George with a nice body shot.
Khumpai is working George over against the cage.
Khumpai lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris George's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.
George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khumpai but Khumpai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khumpai drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
Khumpai lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khumpai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khumpai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khumpai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khumpai.
Khumpai lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khumpai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 George is rocked!
Khumpai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khumpai lands a nice looking body shot.
Khumpai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on George if he has to take too many more of those.
Khumpai works the jab nicely.
Khumpai lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khumpai throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai closes the distance and clinches.
Khumpai is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khumpai clinches.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
George tries to circle away but Khumpai has him pinned against the cage.
Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khumpai obliges.
Khumpai works on George's body with a couple of short punches.
Khumpai lands an uppercut.
Pann Khumpai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khumpai breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai thumps George with a low kick.
George misses with a straight right.
Chris George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khumpai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khumpai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Khumpai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khumpai!
Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Khumpai.
George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khumpai lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai stalls.
Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khumpai lands with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Khumpai scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pann Khumpai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khumpai 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pann Khumpai!
Pann Khumpai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fist MMA Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Chris George was interviewed post fight and said 'he fought better'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Lati (ranked 2299 p4p, 3320 weight class) and Tom Trayans (ranked 277 p4p, 364 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lati might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ye- Burna Boy. Trayans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Non-Natty Anthem. Tom Trayans has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Trayans!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trayans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
William Lati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trayans throws a hook but Lati blocks it.
Lati misses the body punch
and Trayans counters with a nice leg kick.
Trayans jabs at Lati's body.
Lati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trayans connects with an inside leg kick.
Trayans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trayans throws a body kick that misses.
Lati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lati lands a really nice looking cross but Trayans seems unphased.
Trayans throws out a loose jab but Lati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trayans throws a nice looking combination but Lati bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lati misses.
A little jabbing left from Trayans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trayans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lati drops Trayans with a beautiful combination! Trayans stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lati is looking for the KO!
Trayans is rocked!
It looks like Tom Trayans has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trayans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trayans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trayans is still on wobbly legs! Can Lati finish him?
Lati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lati staying out of range there.
Trayans seems to have recovered his senses.
Lati scores with a hook to the body. Trayans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trayans scores with a jab.
No joy there for Lati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lati sizes up Trayans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trayans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lati lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Trayans out cold! Trayans is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Lati!
William Lati managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Tom Trayans had this to say: 'Back to the gym, gotta make more games #5%'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 645 p4p, 2788 weight class) and Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 39 p4p, 141 weight class). Tzeng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mantra Chant. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Santiago wants to clinch.
Da Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tzeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Santiago tries to land a front kick but Tzeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tzeng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Santiago sprawls and moves away.
Da Santiago misses with a two punch combination.
Tzeng looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Da Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tzeng forces his way into half guard.
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Santiago is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng controlling the action here.
Tzeng is keen to just control but Da Santiago is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Da Santiago is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Da Santiago is in trouble now - Tzeng has advanced to mount!
Tzeng looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tzeng has hold of Da Santiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Santiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tzeng has hold of Da Santiago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Santiago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Da Santiago is trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santiago stops Tzeng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tzeng working for a guillotine from mount but Da Santiago is in no mood to give up.
Da Santiago is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tzeng tries to control but Da Santiago wriggling away.
Tzeng is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Santiago is surviving well by controlling Tzeng's body position as best he can.
Da Santiago is looking to get to half guard.
Da Santiago is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Tzeng has taken his back.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Da Santiago is defending well but eventually Tzeng manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Da Santiago has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Our winner, Shu Fang Tzeng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Volkov (ranked 1048 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Rammsie Hartmann (ranked 145 p4p, 303 weight class). Sergei Volkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rammsie Hartmann!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann lands a slapping body shot.
Hartmann's coach down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hartmann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hartmann scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Hartmann scores with a jab.
Hartmann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartmann moves into the clinch.
Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Hartmann as Volkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sergei Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartmann instigates a clinch.
Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a takedown
and Hartmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartmann gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hartmann manages to retain guard.
Hartmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann is working Volkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov scores with a nice shot.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with a couple of short punches.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hartmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hartmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartmann's head.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Volkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov scores with a big shot! Hartmann's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hartmann! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Volkov!
Sergei Volkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 1301 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Bayu Subagio (ranked 74 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135
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136
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayu Subagio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subagio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Subagio duly obliges.
Subagio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Subagio tries to clinch but Horatius moves out of range.
Subagio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subagio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horatius.
Subagio misses with a series of wild punches.
Subagio throws a combination that misses
and Horatius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subagio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horatius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horatius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horatius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius fails with a takedown attempt.
Subagio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subagio wants it to stay on the feet.
Horatius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Subagio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subagio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Horatius's head.
Subagio looks to land a combination but Horatius avoids it well.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown but Subagio shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Horatius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Horatius there.
Subagio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horatius.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Subagio misses.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Horatius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Subagio misses with a hook.
Horatius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subagio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horatius circles away quickly and effectively.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horatius ducks right into an uppercut from Subagio.
Subagio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Horatius.
Subagio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Subagio.
Subagio is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subagio looks to land a right hand but Horatius moved out of range.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subagio.
Subagio fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius working over Subagio with some ground and pound. Subagio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Subagio trying to control but Horatius postures up.
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Subagio's head.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Subagio's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subagio is refusing to be controlled, as Horatius sits in half guard.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Subagio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius 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.
Horatius winds up and cracks Subagio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Subagio trying to control but Horatius postures up.
Subagio is trying to stand.
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Subagio 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius wants to take a breather but Subagio is having none of it.
Horatius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Subagio has hold of Horatius's hands but Horatius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius is nestled in close to Subagio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horatius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Subagio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Horatius will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Subagio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Subagio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horatius keeps the fight on the outside.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subagio moves away.
Horatius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horatius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bayu Subagio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Subagio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Subagio. Those never looked like landing.
Horatius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Horatius misses.
Subagio throws a series of punches but Horatius avoids them all with ease.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horatius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subagio tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horatius manages to move to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius working the ground and pound effectively.
Subagio tries to lock up and control but Horatius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horatius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Subagio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Horatius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Horatius with good strikes from the mount here!
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Subagio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Subagio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Subagio is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Subagio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horatius with shots to the head and body - Subagio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Subagio is still in real trouble! Can Horatius finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius lands a couple of good shots and Subagio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Horatius connects with a couple of big shots that have Subagio covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Subagio! Horatius fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joey Horatius thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Efraim Turban (ranked 884 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Chandler Nelson (ranked 112 p4p, 310 weight class). Turban comes to the cage accompanied by Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy . 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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30
170
13 - 2 - 0 |
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27
163
9 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Nelson wants to clinch but Turban slips to the side
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson is rocked!
Turban throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turban is able to avoid easily.
Nelson wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban moves out of range of the body kick.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Nelson.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Turban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
Turban darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Turban fails to land with a series of punches.
Turban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turban wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turban comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Nelson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Turban is on him like rabid pit bull! Nelson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
An out of breath and clearly excited Efraim Turban thanked HARDCORE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Senior (ranked 1700 p4p, 1982 weight class) and Lars Wagner (ranked 223 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
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26
185
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Senior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner tries to clinch there but Senior circles away.
Wagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wagner moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Senior has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Senior stalling against the cage.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Senior controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands an uppercut.
Senior goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Senior counters with a takedown into side control.
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Senior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Senior has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
My spies in Blanc Fitness Academy inform me that Wagner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Senior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Senior won't allow Wagner to get back to his feet.
Senior trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Senior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Senior wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Senior looking to sit in guard and control but Wagner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Senior won't let him.
Senior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Senior wants to sweep but no luck.
Senior is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Senior has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Senior wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Senior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Senior wants to control but Wagner is keeping him busy.
Wagner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Senior scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Senior landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Senior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Senior.
Senior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wagner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Wagner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wagner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Senior.
Wagner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Senior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Senior wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but instead Senior has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lars Wagner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Senior trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senior looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Senior forces his way into half guard.
Wagner is defending against the submission attempts here by Senior.
Wagner looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Senior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Senior frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Senior wants to finish this one by submission but Wagner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Senior.
Senior working for a guillotine from mount but Wagner is in no mood to give up.
Senior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wagner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wagner is not content to let Senior control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Senior in side control, throwing shots but Wagner defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Senior in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Senior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wagner down.
Wagner is trying to improve his position.
Senior content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wagner holds on to Senior's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wagner struggling a bit here.
Wagner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner is trying to control Senior's posture but Senior avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Senior dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wagner throws a combination that misses
and Wagner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner closes the distance and pushes Senior back into the cage.
Wagner is pressed up against the cage. Senior has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagner down to the mat. Wagner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wagner instigates a clinch.
Senior is stalling here.
Senior blocks a body shot from Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senior has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wagner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Senior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Senior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Senior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wagner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Wagner on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Senior has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagner is trying to keep an underhook but Senior manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Senior is pressing down on Wagner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wagner is holding on for now.
Senior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wagner won't allow Senior to pass to mount.
Wagner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wagner.
Senior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Senior isn't so interested in that idea.
Senior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Senior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wagner is not content to let Senior control the position.
Senior controlling the position from side mount.
Senior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wagner keeps working.
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.
Wagner is looking for a sweep.
Senior advances to full mount.
Senior wants to control the pace but Wagner is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Senior.
I think Senior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Senior!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Warren (ranked 2012 p4p, 956 weight class) and Hassan Hamad (ranked 263 p4p, 133 weight class). Warren comes into the arena with It's Now Or Never blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
207
11 - 3 - 0 |
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27
220
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Hassan Hamad has been cut.
Warren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warren throws a jab when Hamad was well out of range.
Hamad throws a jab when Warren was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Hamad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hamad closes the distance and clinches.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warren tries to break the clinch but Hamad is controlling the position.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warren's efforts to push away.
Hamad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamad lands a left hand.
Warren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Warren fails to land.
Warren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hamad keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warren or not.
A short right from Hamad on the inside.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad tries to work over Warren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamad won't allow it.
Warren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warren misses with a looping right.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamad circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warren will feel that in the morning.
Warren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamad.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Hamad scores with the left hand. Warren knows he should have avoided that one.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren misses with an uppercut.
Warren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warren tries to bum rush Hamad with a series of wild strikes but Hamad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warren ducks right into an uppercut from Hamad.
Warren misses with a looping left.
Warren misses with a hook. Hamad ducked under it nicely.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warren takes one to the side of the head.
Hamad scores with a punch to the head.
Warren misses with a lunging right hand
and Hamad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren throws a right and a left that Hamad avoids nicely.
Hamad connects with a leg kick.
Warren throws a hook but Hamad blocks it.
Hamad slips under a jab.
Warren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Warren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warren throws a right hand that misses
and Warren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamad ducks under a wild hook from Warren.
Hamad scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Hamad.
 Warren is rocked!
Hamad has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warren backwards.
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warren has had enough of the clinch but Hamad keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Hamad.
Hamad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamad.
Warren seems to have got his legs back now.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Hamad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Warren controls the action.
Hamad lands an uppercut.
Hamad throws an elbow but it misses.
Hamad lands a hook that snaps the head of Warren backwards.
Hamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Warren's head coaches at Gateway To Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warren walks straight into a right hand from Hamad - that's dropped him! Hamad jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Warren from any more punishment! Warren complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hassan Hamad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 919 p4p, 3253 weight class) and Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 123 p4p, 402 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion blaring out of the sound system. Von Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Garcia.
Garcia stuns Von Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ryan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mickey Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Von Ryan is avoiding it.
A jab from Von Ryan misses.
A shot to the body from Von Ryan misses
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Von Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Von Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Von Ryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia digs a good hook to Von Ryan's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia lands an elbow inside that Von Ryan shrugs off.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ryan's guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Von Ryan keeps moving.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Garcia 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Von Ryan's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Von Ryan trying to control the position.
Garcia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia is pushing down on Von Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
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. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Von Ryan's temple.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Ryan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Von Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcia winds up and cracks Von Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Von Ryan is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ryan's head.
Garcia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Ryan is rocked!
Garcia looks to land a strike but Von Ryan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Von Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia postures up in Von Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Von Ryan blocks it.
Von Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Von Ryan is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Von Ryan with an uppercut!
Garcia swings for the body but Von Ryan moves out of range.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ryan can do to turn this around?
Von Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ryan throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Von Ryan with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ryan tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia lands a nice elbow.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ryan.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcia as Von Ryan tries to tie him up.
Von Ryan misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
Von Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia prevents a body shot from Von Ryan.
Garcia jumps guard.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Ryan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Von Ryan is now in half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Von Ryan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to roll over but Von Ryan keeps him under control.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia is trying to keep Von Ryan in close.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Von Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ryan is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Von Ryan from controlling successfully.
Von Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Von Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ryan's guard.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia stands up over Von Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia is pushing down on Von Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Von Ryan's head.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Ryan defending well though.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Ryan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that second round.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garcia misses with a body shot
and Von Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Ryan's hands.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Mickey Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Von Ryan moved out of range.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ryan glances at the clock... BAM! Garcia nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Von Ryan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Von Ryan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Garcia!
A very excited looking Mickey Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 164 p4p, 663 weight class) and Julius Turunen (ranked 21 p4p, 76 weight class). Nurmagomedov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dagestan (Remix). Khabib Nurmagomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Turunen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turunen blocks a jab.
Nurmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Turunen counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
letting Turunen counter with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turunen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turunen digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
A little jabbing left from Turunen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov stuns Turunen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen leaves Nurmagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turunen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turunen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurmagomedov defending well though.
Nurmagomedov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turunen is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turunen is trying to control but can't.
Turunen trying to get back to full guard but Nurmagomedov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen is desperately trying to improve his position but Nurmagomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nurmagomedov unloading with bombs!
Turunen is bucking up trying to escape but Nurmagomedov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nurmagomedov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Turunen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nurmagomedov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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