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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bobandy (ranked 3104 p4p, 23289 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 127 p4p, 194 weight class). Randy Bobandy 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Bobandy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Stevenson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stevenson closes the distance and clinches. Stevenson avoiding damage.
Stevenson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Bobandy fails to pull guard.
Bobandy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stevenson uses from the top position. Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobandy has wrist control. Bobandy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Stevenson trying to control from the bottom.
Bobandy working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bobandy lands a nice short elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stevenson wants to control but Bobandy is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bobandy looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bobandy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bobandy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Bobandy controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobandy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Bobandy controlling the pace for now. Bobandy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bobandy landing strikes, looking to finish! Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Bobandy isn't that keen on the idea. Bobandy is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bobandy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bobandy is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Stevenson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Bobandy! Randy Bobandy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryozo Nishimura (ranked 3676 p4p, 22851 weight class) and Bert Newton (ranked 409 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryozo Nishimura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bert Newton! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nishimura gets caught napping as Newton dives in and scores a takedown. Nishimura manages to retain guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Newton has eaten all the pies! Nishimura being controlled here, momentarily. Nishimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Newton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Newton advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Newton moves into full mount! Nishimura won't be happy about that! Newton has hold of Nishimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nishimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nishimura is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Newton is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Nishimura is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bert Newton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone Jr. (ranked 3066 p4p, 22609 weight class) and Mac Womack (ranked 400 p4p, 612 weight class). 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonny Corleone Jr.! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Womack! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone Jr. connects with a leg kick. Corleone Jr. takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. It looks like Sonny Corleone Jr. has been cut. Corleone Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Womack. A chopping leg kick lands by Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. throws a body punch but Womack moves out of range. Corleone Jr. connects with a good right hand that stumbles Womack. Womack circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Corleone Jr.'s corner calls for a 1-2. Corleone Jr. obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Womack off balance momentarily. A left lands for Corleone Jr.. Womack lands a left and a right that send Corleone Jr. crashing to the mat, dazed. Womack thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Corleone Jr. connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Womack momentarily.
Corleone Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julians Sports Bar & Gym in the buildup to the fight. Womack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Womack blocks a head kick by Corleone Jr..
Jab, jab by Corleone Jr. - just one landing. Corleone Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. stuns Womack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Corleone Jr. throws a low kick, looking for Womack's leg but Womack calmly moves out of range. Womack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone Jr. circles away quickly and effectively. Corleone Jr. misses with a straight left. Corleone Jr. cracks Womack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Womack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut is getting worse. Corleone Jr. blocks a head kick by Womack.
Corleone Jr. bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Womack's head. Corleone Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Corleone Jr. moves into range and connects with a jab. Womack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Womack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone Jr. swings for the body but Womack moves out of range.
Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Womack throws a head kick but Corleone Jr. moves out of range.
Womack moves out of range as Corleone Jr. throws a body kick.
Womack tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone Jr. scores with a spinning back kick! Womack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corleone Jr. counters with a right hand to the body. Womack throws a low kick but Corleone Jr. avoids it. Corleone Jr. appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Womack loads up on a big right hand but Corleone Jr. slips the punch. Corleone Jr. misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Womack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Corleone Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Womack is just out of range. Corleone Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Womack throws a series of punches but Corleone Jr. avoids them all with ease. Corleone Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Womack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Womack tries a head kick but it misses.
Corleone Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Womacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Corleone Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Womack.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corleone Jr..
Womack missing with a left hand there. Corleone Jr. was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Corleone Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corleone Jr. is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Womack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Womack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Corleone Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corleone Jr. misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corleone Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Corleone Jr. throws a hook to the side of Womack's head but Womack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Womack unleashes a big counter combination but Corleone Jr. bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Womack throws a combination that misses and Corleone Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Womack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corleone Jr. moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Womack looks winded! Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corleone Jr. fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Corleone Jr. with a nice calf kick. Womack misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Womack. Womack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone Jr. fires out a quick counter leg kick but Womack just manages to avoid it. Womack throws a head kick that misses and Corleone Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Corleone Jr. there. Womack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corleone Jr. lands with a straight right. Womack didn't see that one coming. Corleone Jr. scores with a jab. Corleone Jr. fakes the leg kick and cracks Womack in the body. Nice uppercut lands for Corleone Jr.. That snapped Womack's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Womack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Womack loads up on a big right hand but Corleone Jr. slips the punch. Corleone Jr. with a nice calf kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Corleone Jr.. Sonny Corleone Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Corleone Jr. misses with a hook. Womack ducked under it nicely. Womack is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Corleone Jr. connects with a right hand. Womack shakes it off. Corleone Jr. throws an overhand right that lands on Womack's shoulder, as Womack tries to avoid the shot. Womack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Womack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Womack wants to clinch up but Corleone Jr. keeps it at a distance. Womack avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Womack tries to move into range but Corleone Jr. moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr.. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Corleone Jr. connects with a solid leg kick. Womack throws a combination. Corleone Jr. tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Corleone Jr. connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Womack misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone Jr. dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Corleone Jr. moves out of range of the strikes. Womack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. scores with a nice head shot. Corleone Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Womack misses with a series of wild punches.
Womack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Womack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Womack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Womack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corleone Jr. throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Corleone Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Womack throws a lazy head kick and Corleone Jr. counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corleone Jr., as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good exchange - Corleone Jr. coming out on top. Corleone Jr. lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Corleone Jr. listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Womack looks for a takedown but Corleone Jr. sprawls well. Corleone Jr. thinks about countering with a head kick. Corleone Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Womack. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Womack is breathing heavily. Corleone Jr. connects with a jab. Womack scores with a hook to the body. Corleone Jr. takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Corleone Jr. clobbers Womack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Corleone Jr. scores with a decent looking hook. Corleone Jr. is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Womack can do to turn this around? Womack walks into a straight right hand from Corleone Jr.. Womack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Womack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A slapping leg kick lands for Corleone Jr..
Womack looks to land a combination but Corleone Jr. avoids it well. Womack fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Corleone Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Corleone Jr. fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Womack on the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Womack throws a head kick but Corleone Jr. moves out of range.
Corleone Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Womack's head backwards. Corleone Jr. throws a hook but Womack blocks it. Womack needs to keep his hands up - Corleone Jr. had a free shot at his head there. Corleone Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Womack takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corleone Jr. connects with a single shot there. Womack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corleone Jr. moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Corleone Jr. lands with a right hand. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Womack might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corleone Jr. has got the better of the exchanges. Womack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone Jr.. Mac Womack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Womack lands a head kick. Corleone Jr. smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Womack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Corleone Jr. scores with a head kick. Womack tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A combination from Womack does no damage. Corleone Jr. lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body kick from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Corleone Jr. slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Womack 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. Good shot there by Corleone Jr.. Womack scores with a three punch combo!
Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. A combination from Womack does no damage. Corleone Jr. connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Corleone Jr. finds it's way through Womack's defenses. Corleone Jr. takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Corleone Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Womack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Corleone Jr. fakes the leg kick and cracks Womack in the body. Womack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corleone Jr. scores with a nice head shot. Corleone Jr. lunges at Womack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Womack's hand. Corleone Jr. cracks Womack with a right hand to the side of the head. Womack throws a head kick but Corleone Jr. moves out of range.
Womack takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corleone Jr. lands with a hook. Womack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A jab lands there for Corleone Jr.. Womack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Womack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corleone Jr. avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Corleone Jr. is looking to counter punch. Corleone Jr. tests Womack's chin there with a solid looking shot. Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick which misses Womack's front leg but catches the back leg as Womack tries to avoid it. Sonny Corleone Jr. is winning the standup battle so far. Corleone Jr. connects with a solid leg kick. Corleone Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack.
Corleone Jr. slips a jab and a cross from Womack.
Corleone Jr. lands with a nice body punch. Womack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. That kick from Corleone Jr. tenderised Womack's leg. Womack is trying to keep his angry face on. Womack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Womack.
Corleone Jr. was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick that knocks Womack off balance momentarily. An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. throws a nice inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone Jr. dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sonny Corleone Jr.'s cut. That's time! Corleone Jr.'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Corleone Jr. buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Corleone Jr. fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Womack. A low kick lands for Corleone Jr..
Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Corleone Jr. swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Womack misses with a combination
and Corleone Jr. counters with a nice body kick.
Womack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Corleone Jr. with a jab. Womack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A combination from Womack does no damage. Corleone Jr. chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corleone Jr. waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Womack. Corleone Jr. pushes Womack away with a front kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left lands for Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corleone Jr. scores with a decent looking hook. Womack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Corleone Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Corleone Jr.. Corleone Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Corleone Jr. lands with a right hand. Corleone Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womack. That did some damage! Womack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Corleone Jr. scores with a decent looking hook. Womack takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone Jr. is just out of range. Womack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone Jr. with a nice calf kick. Corleone Jr. works the jab nicely. Womack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corleone Jr. looks to land a right hand but Womack moved out of range. Womack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Corleone Jr.. A nice leg kick from Corleone Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Womack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corleone Jr.. Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone Jr. moves out of range easily. Mac Womack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corleone Jr. throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Womack on the side of the head. Womack misses with a combination
and Corleone Jr. counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Corleone Jr. connects with a jab. Womack scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Corleone Jr. throws a leg kick which misses Womack's front leg but catches the back leg as Womack tries to avoid it. Corleone Jr. avoids the head kick by Womack.
Womack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Womack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corleone Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
Womack scores with a three punch combo!
Womack looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone Jr. is just out of range. Corleone Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Womack's head backwards. A nice leg kick lands there from Corleone Jr.. A punch combination from Womack misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Womack 's head but he takes it in his stride. Corleone Jr. thows a body kick. Womack tries to catch it but that hurt him. Womack throws a sloppy head kick and Corleone Jr. moves out of range easily. Corleone Jr. throws a shot to the body.
Corleone Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Corleone Jr. lands with a thumping leg kick.
Womack throws a right and a left that both miss. Corleone Jr. swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Corleone Jr. lets loose with a powerful body kick. Womack will feel that in the morning. Womack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corleone Jr. swats him away and circles back towards the center. Corleone Jr. tests Womack's chin there with a solid looking shot. Corleone Jr. moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sonny Corleone Jr. is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Corleone Jr. moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Womack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corleone Jr. scores with a body shot.
Corleone Jr. looks to land a left hand but Womack moved out of range nicely. Womack 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A combination from Womack does no damage. Corleone Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Womack.
Womack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corleone Jr.. A nice leg kick from Corleone Jr., right into the meat of the thigh.
Corleone Jr. throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Womack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Womack throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Corleone Jr. throws a big shot that misses. Womack misses with a two punch combination.
Corleone Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick misses from Womack. Corleone Jr. fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Womack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick lands from Corleone Jr.. No joy there for Womack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Womack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corleone Jr. connects with a nice looking jab.
Womack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corleone Jr. defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Sonny Corleone Jr. showed his dominance in that final round. Well Corleone Jr. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Corleone Jr.! Our winner, Sonny Corleone Jr., 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinan Jones (ranked 3690 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Kenjiro Tokugawa (ranked 405 p4p, 407 weight class). Kenjiro Tokugawa 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinan Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenjiro Tokugawa! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tokugawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head. Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut. Jones misses with a left hand and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jones misses with a looping left. Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tokugawa throws a leg kick that misses. Tokugawa lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward. A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target. Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tokugawa cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head. Some wild striking there from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts. Tokugawa clinches. A battle for position here, against the cage. Tokugawa successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tokugawa holds on and takes a little breather. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Tokugawa trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tokugawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tokugawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tokugawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones controlling Tokugawa's posture. Tokugawa throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tokugawa lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tokugawa throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tokugawa's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Tokugawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tokugawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tokugawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Tokugawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones controlling Tokugawa's posture. Tokugawa scoring with some ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenjiro Tokugawa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Tokugawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Tokugawa moves into range and clinches up with Jones. Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike. Jones tries to stall but Tokugawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones blocking some punches.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses. Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones blocks a body shot from Tokugawa. Tokugawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Jones is looking to control Tokugawa's arms but Tokugawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. Jones is leaning against Tokugawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is struggling to control the position. Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tokugawa up against the cage. Tokugawa jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokugawa is keeping busy. Jones leaning his opponent against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Quinan Jones. Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Jones misses. Tokugawa works Jones's body with a nice hook. Tokugawa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kenjiro Tokugawa has got the better of the ground game so far. Jones trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up.
Tokugawa is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tokugawa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Tokugawa is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tokugawa regains half guard. Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working. Jones not doing much here.
Tokugawa wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control. Tokugawa tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control. Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tokugawa has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action. Jones trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
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. Jones is really struggling to control Tokugawa but he's trying to hold on to the position. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Jones wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off. Tokugawa misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand. Tokugawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokugawa. Tokugawa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tokugawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Quinan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenjiro Tokugawa. Tokugawa scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenjiro Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut. That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily. Tokugawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. A head kick misses from Tokugawa. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely. Tokugawa throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range. Jones throws a hook but Tokugawa blocks it. Tokugawa throws a counter combo. Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones misses with a straight right. Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokugawa throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tokugawa swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones. Tokugawa tries to land a body kick and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tokugawa with a nice calf kick. Tokugawa tries to clinch up. Tokugawa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Jones scores with a punch to the head. Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Quinan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tokugawa can pounce on him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa. A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Jones down. Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it. Tokugawa throws a nice head kick!
A head kick by Tokugawa misses and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Kenjiro Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jones throws a solid leg kick but Tokugawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones. Tokugawa throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time. Jones blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokugawa's sensitive parts. Quinan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to slow Tokugawa down by chopping away at his legs. Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jones connects with a jab. Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa. Tokugawa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Tokugawa misses with a hook
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tokugawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Tokugawa's leg but Tokugawa calmly moves out of range. Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Jones. Tokugawa is looking to clinch. Tokugawa slips under a jab from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa scores with a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tokugawa looks to clinch and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tokugawa thinking. A nice leg kick lands there from Tokugawa. Tokugawa tries to clinch up. Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tokugawa throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily. Nice uppercut lands for Tokugawa. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Tokugawa. Tokugawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones. Tokugawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jones throws a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kenjiro Tokugawa. Well Tokugawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quinan Jones! Quinan Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Slinger (ranked 3303 p4p, 4381 weight class) and Red Yabai (ranked 318 p4p, 363 weight class). Slinger's entrance music is Hail Mary. A fine choice. Red Yabai has the eye of the tiger 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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Yabai! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt. Yabai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yabai drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yabai looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slinger is on top in guard.
Slinger throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yabai is trying to control the position but Slinger postures up. Slinger wants to pass the guard but Yabai is keeping the position. Slinger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Slinger wants to control from the top but Yabai keeps moving. Yabai working for a triangle but Slinger defends it easily.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Slinger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've been hearing that Slinger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Slinger landing with the ground and pound. Yabai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slinger defends it easily.
That's two 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. Slinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Slinger is posturing up here but Yabai has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slinger tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slinger has to tap! Slick submission there by Yabai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Yabai! A very excited looking Red Yabai 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. Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 2859 p4p, 22833 weight class) and Jalen Kendrick (ranked 372 p4p, 610 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terence Erenberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jalen Kendrick! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kendrick lands with a straight right. Erenberg didn't see that one coming. Kendrick takes a swing at Erenberg's ribcage but misses. Kendrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Erenberg is trying to control Kendrick's posture but Kendrick avoids it. Erenberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kendrick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erenberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Erenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kendrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kendrick's back! Erenberg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kendrick tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A lull in the action here.
Kendrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kendrick is trying to break free.
Erenberg working for the choke. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Erenberg lands strikes to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Erenberg misses with a punch to the head. Erenberg 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. Erenberg trying to control. Erenberg is hanging on to Kendrick's back as he tries to escape.
Erenberg missing with strikes. Kendrick is really stuck here.
Can Kendrick hold on?! Erenberg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kendrick covering up well and avoiding damage. Erenberg lands an elbow to the side of the head. Erenberg scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kendrick tries to roll but Erenberg sticks to his back.
Erenberg looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kendrick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kendrick breaks Erenberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Erenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kendrick's guard. Erenberg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Erenberg trying to control from half guard but Kendrick is working away. Kendrick is trying to get back to full guard. Kendrick actively working from the bottom here. Kendrick is looking for a sweep. Erenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Erenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kendrick! Erenberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kendrick is trying desperately to improve position. Erenberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kendrick to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kendrick shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Erenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Kendrick frees his head quite easily.
Erenberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Erenberg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Kendrick really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Erenberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kendrick taking shots to the head. Erenberg landing strikes, looking to finish! Kendrick is rocked! Kendrick takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Erenberg's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terence Erenberg! After winning the bout, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. The defeated Jalen Kendrick had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss, I'm going to keep training and come back stronger. I'm not going anywhere, but sorry to my mom if she is still watching.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borowa Gora (ranked 3011 p4p, 3025 weight class) and Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 402 p4p, 406 weight class). Kvakkestad has chosen Contempt - Jucifer as his entrance music. Loki Kvakkestad has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad moved away. It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Kvakkestad's head back.
Gora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kvakkestad has time to react. Gora misses with a straight right. Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily. Gora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kvakkestad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gora manages to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Gora. Those never looked like landing. Gora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Kvakkestad misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming. Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kvakkestad blocks a head kick by Gora.
Kvakkestad tries to move into range but Gora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kvakkestad on the wrong end of a nice jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad. Nice shot by Gora. Gora pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kvakkestad is out of range and Gora settles back down. Kvakkestad misses the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Kvakkestad misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kvakkestad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kvakkestad lands a body shot.
Kvakkestad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick. Kvakkestad looks to land a body kick but Gora moved away. Gora lands a high kick!
Kvakkestad 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. Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kvakkestad lands with a shot to the body. A big left from Gora misses. Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem. Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kvakkestad moves into range and connects with a jab. Kvakkestad throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it. Kvakkestad swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gora misses with the combination.
Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad. Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad. Kvakkestad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvakkestad. Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good jab. Gora is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kvakkestad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Gora moves out of range of the strikes. Gora throws a series of punches but Kvakkestad avoids them all with ease. Kvakkestad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gora looks to throw the jab but Kvakkestad is out of range. An inside leg kick from Gora misses. A slow jab from Gora misses its intended target. Kvakkestad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Gora.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A slapping body kick lands there for Kvakkestad. Gora throws a combination that misses and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Gora is trying to stand back up but Kvakkestad is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but Gora defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gora pushes Kvakkestad off looking to stand but Kvakkestad dives back in and keeps control.
Kvakkestad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kvakkestad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kvakkestad is keen to just control but Gora is a slippery customer. Gora is trying to stand.
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Gora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kvakkestad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvakkestad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gora scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kvakkestad manages to mount him!
Gora is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kvakkestad looking to secure an arm triangle but Gora defends it well. Gora is trying to stand up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kvakkestad. Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad. Kvakkestad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gora scores with a nice head shot. Kvakkestad misses with a leg kick. Gora throws the left hand but Kvakkestad avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Kvakkestad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it. Kvakkestad digs a good hook to Gora's body.
Gora connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kvakkestad momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gora throws a leg kick but Kvakkestad sees it coming and moves out of range. Kvakkestad throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Gora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks. Gora sizes up Kvakkestad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. 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! Kvakkestad shoots for a double leg takedown but Gora sprawls well. He's pushed Kvakkestad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kvakkestad misses with a looping right. Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it. Kvakkestad slips under a jab from Gora. Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kvakkestad. A nice side step and Kvakkestad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kvakkestad with a body punch. A glancing blow. Gora connects with a leg kick. Kvakkestad throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range. Gora connects with a nice looking jab.
Kvakkestad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gora takes a step back to recover. A head kick by Gora misses and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kvakkestad throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gora is looking to slow Kvakkestad down with leg kicks. Kvakkestad throws a right and a left that both miss. Gora misses with a jab to the body
and Kvakkestad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kvakkestad slips a jab and a cross from Gora.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Gora with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora tests Kvakkestad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Borowa Gora is winning the standup battle so far. Gora looks to land a left hand but Kvakkestad moved out of range nicely. Kvakkestad checks a leg kick. Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kvakkestad. Gora is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kvakkestad dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kvakkestad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gora defends well and Kvakkestad ends up having to push Gora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Gora misses with a straight left. Kvakkestad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kvakkestad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Gora throws a hook but Kvakkestad avoids it easily. Good shot there by Kvakkestad. Gora connects with a solid leg kick. Gora misses with a hook. Kvakkestad throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kvakkestad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kvakkestad staying out of range there. Kvakkestad is looking for the big counter here. Gora darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gora throws a jab when Kvakkestad was well out of range. Kvakkestad loads up on a big right hand but Gora slips the punch. Kvakkestad staying out of range there. Kvakkestad takes one to the chin there. Nice sprawl there from Gora as Kvakkestad shoots in. Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Kvakkestad. Kvakkestad looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Gora wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kvakkestad manages to pass to side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gora looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad is looking to advance position but Gora won't allow it. Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet! Good exchange - Gora coming out on top. Gora thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice leg kick from Gora, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kvakkestad just misses with a punch to the body.
Kvakkestad cracks Gora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Kvakkestad misses its intended target. Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kvakkestad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gora with the inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that second 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. This is the final round! Kvakkestad throws a body shot but no joy. Kvakkestad thows a left - swing and a miss! Kvakkestad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kvakkestad! But no joy. Kvakkestad is looking to land body kicks. Gora throwing a counter right hand but Kvakkestad manages to avoid it. Gora's corner calls for a 1-2. Gora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Loki Kvakkestad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kvakkestad misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gora counter with a right hand. Kvakkestad defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand. Gora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad. Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gora misses with a looping left. It seemed like Kvakkestad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvakkestad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kvakkestad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gora is able to avoid easily. Gora tried to counter with a leg kick but Kvakkestad avoided it. Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad. Gora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
And Kvakkestad tries to counter it with a takedown but Gora pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kvakkestad avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Gora avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gora moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A jab from Gora does it's job there. Gora cracks Kvakkestad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Gora connects with a body shot. Kvakkestad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A big left from Kvakkestad misses. Kvakkestad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora. Gora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kvakkestad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. No joy there for Gora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvakkestad swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Gora slips a straight right by Kvakkestad.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad tries for a takedown but Gora sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kvakkestad misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely. Kvakkestad tries to clinch up and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kvakkestad thinking. Kvakkestad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kvakkestad throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it. The fighters circle momentarily. Gora darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Gora throws a shot from downtown. Kvakkestad moves away and avoids it. Gora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kvakkestad throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kvakkestad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gora scores with a body shot.
Gora thumps Kvakkestad with a low kick. Kvakkestad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kvakkestad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gora on his heels. He'll look to pass Gora's guard now, I'm sure. Gora is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Gora breaks the clinch.
Kvakkestad misses with a kick to the body and Gora counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kvakkestad's knee momentarily. Gora lands a right hook to the body.
Kvakkestad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gora ducks under a wild hook from Kvakkestad. Gora misses with a looping left. Kvakkestad with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvakkestad misses with a straight right. Gora fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kvakkestad just manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Gora. Donk. Gora catches Kvakkestad right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gora throws a sloppy head kick and Kvakkestad moves out of range easily. Gora connects with an inside leg kick. Gora avoids a kick to the body.
Gora is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range. Kvakkestad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora. Kvakkestad throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot. Gora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kvakkestad throws a jab but it's blocked by Gora. Kvakkestad looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range. Kvakkestad jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kvakkestad looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range. Gora throws a head kick that Kvakkestad semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot to the body from Kvakkestad misses and Gora counters with a left to the body. Kvakkestad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
And that's the end of the fight! Borowa Gora showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora! An out of breath Borowa Gora 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo P Cruz (ranked 2813 p4p, 3634 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 384 p4p, 463 weight class). Jana Iii Sobieskiego is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo P Cruz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw. Sobieskiego throws a shot from downtown. P Cruz moves away and avoids it. P Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
P Cruz tests Sobieskiego's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've been told by P Cruz's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sobieskiego fakes a jab and throws a low kick but P Cruz checks it well. Sobieskiego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from P Cruz.
Sobieskiego throws a series of punches but P Cruz avoids them all with ease. A little feinted left hand from P Cruz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. P Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
P Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego circles away from the clinch attempt and Sobieskiego counters with a straight punch to the midsection. P Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch. Sobieskiego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sobieskiego scores with a jab to the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! A slow jab from Sobieskiego misses its intended target. Sobieskiego tries to keep at a distance but P Cruz has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sobieskiego misses with some punches.
Sobieskiego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
P Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobieskiego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
P Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Sobieskiego avoids it by throwing P Cruz back against the cage. Sobieskiego throws a punch but it's blocked by P Cruz. Sobieskiego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sobieskiego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
P Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sobieskiego counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sobieskiego scores with a nice strike. P Cruz keeps Sobieskiego at a distance using the push kick. Sobieskiego tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. P Cruz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sobieskiego just manages to avoid it. Ricardo P Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. P Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
P Cruz throws a low kick, looking for Sobieskiego's leg but Sobieskiego calmly moves out of range. P Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Sobieskiego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. It seemed like Sobieskiego was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sobieskiego throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it. Sobieskiego has closed the distance and engaged P Cruz in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. P Cruz blocks an uppercut.
P Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. P Cruz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A big left from P Cruz misses. P Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Sobieskiego's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. P Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
P Cruz misses with a wild combination.
P Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
P Cruz throws a hook but Sobieskiego avoids it easily. As P Cruz backs off Sobieskiego throws a huge counter combo but P Cruz manages to avoid it all. A head kick misses from Sobieskiego. A decent looking cross lands there for Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sobieskiego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. P Cruz is rocked! P Cruz misses with a combination
and Sobieskiego counters with a thumping low kick. Oh P Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! P Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobieskiego counters with a thumping low kick. P Cruz misses with a looping right. Look low, kick high! Sobieskiego uses the oldest trick in the book to send P Cruz tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sobieskiego is absolutely delighted - when P Cruz wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jana Iii Sobieskiego! In his post fight interview, Jana Iii Sobieskiego started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 1930 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Arnusto Werhooven (ranked 239 p4p, 375 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Luu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnusto Werhooven! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Werhooven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luu. Luu circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Luu throws a head kick but Werhooven moves out of range.
Luu wants to slow Werhooven down by chopping away at his legs. Luu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werhooven moves away. Werhooven pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luu is out of range and Werhooven settles back down. Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. A clash of legs there as Luu blocks the low kick. Luu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Werhooven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luu misses with a jab to the body
and Werhooven counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Werhooven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luu on the side of the head. Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Werhooven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. An inside leg kick from Luu misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werhooven! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. Luu feinted there with a counter leg kick. Arnusto Werhooven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Luu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werhooven.
Werhooven misses with an uppercut. Luu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Werhooven misses with a straight right. Luu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Werhooven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A head kick misses from Luu. Luu misses with a low kick.
Luu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Werhooven lands a jab to the head.
Werhooven throws an off balance right hand
and Luu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Werhooven thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luu with a nice calf kick. Werhooven lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Werhooven digs a good hook to Luu's body.
Luu tries to land a leg kick but Werhooven saw it coming and moves away.
Luu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Luu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Werhooven is out of range. Werhooven throws a lazy right hand but Luu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Luu ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven. Luu on the wrong end of a nice hook. Good work by Luu as he checks the leg kick. Luu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Werhooven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Werhooven throws a big shot that misses. Luu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Werhooven.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Werhooven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Werhooven loads up on a big right hand but Luu slips the punch. Werhooven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Werhooven scores with a jab. Luu acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Luu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Werhooven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Werhooven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Werhooven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside. Luu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Werhooven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Luu lands a high kick!
Werhooven looks to land a left hand but Luu moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Luu lands but Werhooven takes it in his stride. Luu tries to score with a low kick but Werhooven moves his leg out of the way. Werhooven throws a looping overhand right but Luu ducks down to avoid it. Luu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Werhooven lands with a hook. Luu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Werhooven throws a looping overhand right but Luu ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Luu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Werhooven. Luu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Werhooven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luu moves away. Werhooven misses with a hook. Luu throws a lazy head kick and Werhooven counters with a nice uppercut. Werhooven throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it. Werhooven throws a shot from downtown. Luu moves away and avoids it. A quick step to the side and Luu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Luu misses with a body kick. Werhooven is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Luu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Luu keeps Werhooven at a distance using the push kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnusto Werhooven dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Luu slips under a jab from Werhooven. Werhooven connects with an inside leg kick. Werhooven thows a left - swing and a miss! Luu tries to clinch but fails miserably and Werhooven counters with an outside leg kick.
Werhooven throws a hook but Luu blocks it. Werhooven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Werhooven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Werhooven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu throws a quick inside leg kick. Luu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Werhooven connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Luu scrambles back to his feet. Luu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Werhooven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Luu misses with a low kick as Werhooven jumps back. Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven.
That's one minute gone in the round. Luu loads up on a big right hand but Werhooven slips the punch. Werhooven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Werhooven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Werhooven with a jab. Luu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Werhooven takes a swing at Luu's ribcage but misses. Luu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Luu thows a leg kick but Werhooven checks it and Werhooven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Werhooven avoids the head kick by Luu.
Nice body punch from Werhooven. Werhooven thuds a left hand into Luu's body. Luu motions for Werhooven to come forward. Luu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Werhooven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Luu lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Luu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arnusto Werhooven seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Werhooven throws a leg kick and Luu counters by clinching up. Werhooven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Werhooven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Luus head. Werhooven throws a punch but it's blocked by Luu. Werhooven has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Werhooven scores with a nice hook to the head. Werhooven throws a head punch that misses. Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Luu walks into a stiff left hand from Werhooven. Werhooven cracks Luu with an open hand slap. Luu misses with a body kick. Werhooven misses with an uppercut. Luu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Luu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Werhooven misses with a hook
and Luu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Werhooven's knee momentarily. Luu throws a body kick that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Werhooven. Werhooven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luu counters with a body kick. Werhooven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Luu is looking to counter the offense by Werhooven and move into the clinch. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu. Luu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Werhooven throws a nice inside leg kick. Werhooven connects with a crisp jab. Werhooven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luu. That did some damage! Werhooven throws a hook to the side of Luu's head but Luu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Luu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werhooven.
Werhooven misses the jab. Luu throws a wild body kick that Werhooven sees coming a mile off. Werhooven misses with a hook. Luu ducked under it nicely. Luu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Werhooven checks a leg kick nicely. Werhooven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Werhooven throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Luu. Werhooven dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Luu misses the body punch and Werhooven counters with a stiff right hand. Werhooven feints a jab promting Luu to slip. Werhooven then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Luu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Luu throws a head kick that Werhooven semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnusto Werhooven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! Werhooven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Werhooven throws the left hand but Luu avoids the punch easily. Luu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luu misses with a head kick.
Luu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werhooven. Werhooven throws a head kick but Luu moves out of range.
Luu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Werhooven just manages to avoid it. Luu tries to close the distance and clinch but Werhooven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Werhooven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Luu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Luu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Luu is rocked! Werhooven is stalking Luu. Luu circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Werhooven, and it's lights out! Luu really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnusto Werhooven!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Ahearn (ranked 837 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 116 p4p, 355 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 cm 30 270 16 - 11 - 0 |
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194 cm 24 255 7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Excellent boxer KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt Excellent boxer Heavy handed |
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Ahearn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Havran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ahearn throws a hook but Havran avoids it easily. Ahearn misses with a two punch combination.
Ahearn defending well as Havran loads up on a big left hand. Havran throws a hook to the side of Ahearn's head but Ahearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ahearn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havran.
Havran digs a good body shot into Ahearn's ribs. Havran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ahearn is landing a low percentage of strikes. Ahearn takes a swing at Havran's ribcage but misses. Havran misses with a double jab.
It looked like Ahearn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ahearn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Havran throws the left hand but Ahearn avoids the punch easily. Havran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Havran lands with an overhand left. Ahearn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahearn walks into a stiff left hand from Havran. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Havran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut. Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy. Havran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahearn lands a right hook to the body.
Ahearn connects with a body shot. Havran has managed to clinch.
Ahearn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Havran smiles and moves away.
Ahearn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Havran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Havran throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot. Havran misses with a wild body shot. Havran moves into range and clinches up with Ahearn. Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Havran has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn. Havran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Havran avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage. Havran tries to work over Ahearn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Havran misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Havran.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Havran lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ahearn tries a body shot but Havran blocks it.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Havran blocking some punches.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Havran forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Havran just leaning against Ahearn, taking a breather. Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahearn's elbow. Havran lands on the inside with an uppercut. Havran swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahearn uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ahearn tries to pull guard but Havran holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Havran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahearn or not. Havran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ahearn throws a punch but it's blocked by Havran. Havran lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahearn lands with a light punch inside. Ahearn fails to pull guard.
Havran lands with a light punch inside. Ahearn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Havran lands with a left to the head. Havran misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Havran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Havran gets to his feet - Ahearn follows without any prompting. No joy there for Havran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahearn throws a series of punches but Havran moves out of range. Ahearn slips a jab from Havran. The fight stays on the outside here - Havran looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ahearn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Havran throws a big shot that misses. Havran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahearn. Havran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahearn was well out of range. Poor timing from Havran. Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ahearn misses with a straight left. Havran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ahearn lands a nice hook to Havran's body. Havran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. No joy there for Ahearn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahearn. Havran does a little dance to reset his feet. Havran throws a nice looking combination but Ahearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Havran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn. Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Ahearn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Havran moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab from Havran finds it's way through Ahearn's defenses. Ahearn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Havran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ahearn swings and misses with a shot to the body and Havran counters with a nice body shot. Havran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havran has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ahearn lands an overhand right. Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Havran moves out of range of the strikes. Havran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Good standup being displayed there by Havran as he connects with a hook. Ahearn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Havran to score with a decent uppercut. Ahearn misses the body punch and Ahearn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Havran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ahearn is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Havran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahearn throws out the jab. Havran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ahearn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Havran. Ahearn misses with a looping right. Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ahearn is looking for a counter combo. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Havran missing with a left hand there. Ahearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ahearn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Havran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahearn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahearn is looking to wear down Havran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Havran takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ahearn closes the distance and clinches. Havran lands on the inside with an uppercut. Havran prevents a body shot from Ahearn. Ahearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Havran controls his hands.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Havran backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahearn. Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gabriel Havran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahearn. Havran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Havran misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Havran as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahearn jumps guard but Havran stands there with Ahearn around his waist. Ahearn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig Ahearn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ahearn tries to pull guard but Havran forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ahearn fails to pull guard.
Havran digs a right hand underneath Ahearn's ribcage. Ahearn let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice left hand lands by Havran.
Ahearn throws a head punch that misses. Havran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards. Ahearn misses with some punches.
Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahearn tries to work over Havran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Havran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Havran lands a shoulder strike. Havran throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Havran.
Havran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahearn. Ahearn fails to pull guard.
Ahearn is trying to pull guard but Havran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ahearn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Havran lands a shot to the body. Havran lands a shoulder strike. Havran digs a right hand underneath Ahearn's ribcage. Ahearn let out a lung full of air as it connected. Havran lands a left hand.
Oh Ahearn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Havran lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ahearn to his knees! Havran keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Havran!
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