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SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Moroney (ranked 6262 p4p, 24504 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 598 p4p, 614 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moroney might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seek and Destroy - Metallica. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Moroney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moroney with a poor takedown
and Kula counters with a straight right hand.
Moroney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moroney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moroney tries to clinch but Kula moves away
and Kula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moroney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moroney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kula.
Kula lands with an uppercut that bounces Moroney off the cage and back into range.
Kula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moroney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moroney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moroney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kula stalls.
Kula stalling.
The crowd are getting on Kula's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kula avoiding damage.
Kula slowing the pace effectively.
Kula is working Moroney over against the cage.
Moroney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kula is keeping busy.
Moroney trying to control the position but instead, Kula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moroney into the cage.
Moroney seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kula is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kula just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moroney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kula lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moroney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kula just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Moroney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Kula.
Moroney is trying to pull guard but Kula has him pressed against the cage.
Kula slowing the pace effectively.
Moroney trying to land knees to the body.
Kula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kula lands with a right to the head.
Kula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moroney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kula avoids it.
Kula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moroney tries a low kick but Kula avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kula! But no joy.
Kula lands a jab to the head.
Kula scores with the left hand. Moroney knows he should have avoided that one.
Kalle Kula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kula moves out of range of the leg kick from Moroney.
Kula scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moroney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kula lands with an overhand left.
Moroney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kula cracks Moroney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kula scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick from Moroney, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Kula. That snapped Moroney's head back.
Kula thuds his right hand into Moroney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moroney darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kula to counter with a crisp jab.
 Moroney is rocked!
Kula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moroney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kula connects with a body shot.
Moroney throws a leg kick but Kula sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moroney drops his hands momentarily and Kula takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oh Moroney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moroney gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kula gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kula!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 5608 p4p, 5925 weight class) and Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 528 p4p, 544 weight class). Castagnoli has chosen James Bond Theme as his entrance music. Vadim Leonov Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Castagnoli!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castagnoli scores with a kick to the body.
Castagnoli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Castagnoli ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castagnoli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Castagnoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castagnoli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Castagnoli's head.
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Castagnoli tries to sprawl out of it but Leonov Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castagnoli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castagnoli jabs Leonov Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Castagnoli. Beautiful body shot.
Leonov Jr misses with a looping right.
Leonov Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castagnoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Castagnoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov Jr misses with a double jab
and Castagnoli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leonov Jr is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castagnoli connects with a body shot that sends Leonov Jr's belly button to the back.
Castagnoli catches Leonov Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castagnoli connects with a high kick.
Nice straight punches there by Castagnoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castagnoli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnoli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leonov Jr at a distance.
Castagnoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castagnoli scores with a body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Castagnoli! Leonov Jr is out on his feet! Castagnoli rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Leonov Jr is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Leonov Jr is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Castagnoli!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 3725 p4p, 6230 weight class) and Tony Isaacs (ranked 465 p4p, 593 weight class). Saqqaf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Isaacs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Who Am I - Beenie Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isaacs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Isaacs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isaacs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Isaacs throws a hook but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf lands a slapping body shot.
Isaacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Saqqaf misses.
Saqqaf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Isaacs.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Isaacs moves out of range.
Saqqaf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Isaacs throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Isaacs throws a body kick.
Isaacs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saqqaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saqqaf throws a good cross that connects.
Saqqaf lands with a hook. Isaacs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isaacs throws a leg kick
and Saqqaf counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saqqaf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saqqaf throws a hook but Isaacs blocks it.
Isaacs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isaacs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Isaacs.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
The fighters circling - Saqqaf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Isaacs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a straight right.
Saqqaf throws a series of punches but Isaacs avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf blocks a head kick by Isaacs.
Saqqaf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Isaacs. Isaacs obviously looking to wear him down.
Isaacs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saqqaf. That did some damage!
Saqqaf connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isaacs throws a nice head kick!
Isaacs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saqqaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Isaacs.
A counter left hand to the body from Saqqaf misses its target.
Isaacs misses with a head kick.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Isaacs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Isaacs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Isaacs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Isaacs.
Saqqaf with a jab.
Saqqaf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saqqaf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Isaacs counters with an outside leg kick.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf punishes Isaacs's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Saqqaf finds it's target.
Saqqaf throws an overhand right that drops Isaacs like a sack of potatoes! Saqqaf dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waheed Saqqaf!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kawehi Kalani (ranked 5087 p4p, 5806 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 539 p4p, 568 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fiji National Anthem. Gaspar has chosen Narco as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawehi Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar blocks a head kick by Kalani.
A head kick misses from Kalani.
Kalani throws a lazy head kick
and Gaspar counters with a thumping low kick.
Kalani connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Kalani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaspar tries a quick counter leg kick but Kalani is wise to it.
Kalani throws a head kick but Gaspar moves out of range.
Kalani misses with the body kick
and Gaspar counters with a straight right hand.
Kalani thows a leg kick but Gaspar checks it
and Gaspar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Gaspar.
Nice uppercut there from Gaspar.
Gaspar lands a jab to Kalani's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gaspar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kalani misses with a two punch combination.
Gaspar throws a leg kick which misses Kalani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalani tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gaspar lands with a cross.
Kawehi Kalani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalani tries to land a front kick but Gaspar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaspar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gaspar sends Kalani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gaspar is motioning to the referee to let Kalani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kalani is rocked!
Gaspar weaves into range and cracks Kalani right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kalani goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gaspar is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 3847 p4p, 24523 weight class) and Dabur Ganiesh (ranked 440 p4p, 577 weight class). Ganiesh has chosen Stach Stach as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mabahong Tae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dabur Ganiesh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganiesh sizes up Tae with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dabur Ganiesh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Ganiesh.
Ganiesh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tae tries to counter by clinching up but Ganiesh breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ganiesh, as that shot connected.
Ganiesh tries to keep at a distance but Tae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tae landing knees to the head.
Ganiesh working hard to break the clinch.
Tae working Ganiesh over with knees to the body.
Ganiesh has had enough of the clinch but Tae keeps him there for the moment.
Ganiesh wants to break free but Tae has control.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but Ganiesh blocks with his arms.
Tae throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganiesh looks winded!
A knee to the head by Tae.
It looks like Dabur Ganiesh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tae lands with a left to the head.
Ganiesh being controlled against the cage.
Tae is pushing Ganiesh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ganiesh or not.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae stalling in the clinch.
Tae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ganiesh's face.
Ganiesh takes a shot to the head.
Tae drops Ganiesh with a big knee straight up the middle! Ganiesh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Ganiesh is rocked!
Ganiesh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tae looks to land a combination but Ganiesh avoids it well.
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!
A head kick misses from Ganiesh.
Tae has Ganiesh up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tae obliges.
Ganiesh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tae controls his hands.
Tae tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ganiesh can't break the clinch.
Tae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ganiesh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Ganiesh is blocking nicely.
Ganiesh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
Ganiesh trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganiesh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganiesh blocks it with crossed arms.
Ganiesh is trying to break free.
Ganiesh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tae prevents a body shot from Ganiesh.
Tae keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganiesh's efforts to push away.
Tae has Ganiesh pressed against the cage, preventing Ganiesh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tae with a knee to the head.
Tae has Ganiesh pressed against the cage, preventing Ganiesh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ganiesh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tae has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tae has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ganiesh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganiesh tries to break free but Tae pushes him back against the cage.
Tae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
Tae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganiesh blocks it with crossed arms.
Tae works on Ganiesh's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ganiesh takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tae taking a breather.
Ganiesh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tae has him pressed against the cage.
Tae lands with a short shot to the head.
Tae lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tae.
Tae lands with a left to the head.
Tae misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Tae.
Tae stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Tae.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tae obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tae with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganiesh blocks it with crossed arms.
Tae with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tae unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tae prevents Ganiesh from breaking the clinch.
Ganiesh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganiesh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tae leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tae lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
Ganiesh is trying to push Tae away but Tae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tae lands a nice uppercut.
Tae keeps control of Ganiesh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tae lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mabahong Tae dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dabur Ganiesh'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.
Tae has Ganiesh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganiesh tries to work over Tae's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tae looking to throw knees to the head but Ganiesh is blocking nicely.
Ganiesh is trying to force a seperation but Tae has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tae.
Knees to the body from Tae.
Tae misses with a knee to the head.
Tae drops Ganiesh with a big knee straight up the middle! Ganiesh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ganiesh is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Tae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganiesh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganiesh seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganiesh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tae taking a breather.
Tae has Ganiesh pressed against the cage, preventing Ganiesh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been informed that Ganiesh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ganiesh is breathing heavily.
Ganiesh is trying to break free.
Tae scores a nice knee to the body.
Tae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ganiesh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tae tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabahong Tae has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae lands a shoulder strike.
Ganiesh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tae on the inside.
Tae unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ganiesh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tae prevents Ganiesh from breaking the clinch.
Tae connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ganiesh's face.
Tae lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganiesh backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tae obliges.
Tae landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tae drops Ganiesh with a big knee straight up the middle! Ganiesh is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae moves into the clinch.
Ganiesh is looking to break free of the clinch but Tae has double underhooks.
Tae has Ganiesh pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Ganiesh is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tae - that's hurt Ganiesh badly! Oh, another knee lands and Ganiesh is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Ganiesh doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mabahong Tae!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dabur Ganiesh spoke after the fight, saying 'I need to think seriously about retirement'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KO Jacckson (ranked 3418 p4p, 24483 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 433 p4p, 625 weight class). McDonald has chosen Run This Shit - SASASAS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, KO Jacckson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacckson gets a double leg takedown into McDonald's guard.
Jacckson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacckson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jacckson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Jacckson connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacckson stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacckson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jacckson won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Jacckson is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacckson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacckson defends well.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Jacckson tries to pass.
Jacckson is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Jacckson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacckson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacckson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Jacckson from controlling successfully.
Jacckson is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacckson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacckson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacckson postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
Jacckson with a nice head shot there.
McDonald is rocked!
Jacckson gets to his feet and stands over McDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McDonald felt that one! Jacckson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Andary (ranked 2745 p4p, 4043 weight class) and Harun Aydin (ranked 320 p4p, 424 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aydin's choice of entrance music: Mockingbird - Eminem. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Andary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aydin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aydin throws a body punch but Andary moves out of range.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws a good cross that connects.
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Aydin backing up. Aydin nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.
Andary has managed to clinch.
Aydin is trying to push Andary away but Andary has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aydin trying to land knees to the body.
Andary leaning against his opponent.
Aydin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andary looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aydin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary tries to stand but Aydin is controlling his head.
Andary taking a breather here.
Aydin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Andary easily slips into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andary thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andary controlling from the full mount.
Andary looking to control but Aydin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Andary.
Aydin is desperately trying to improve his position but Andary has a good base and remains in mount.
Aydin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Aydin trying to control the position but Andary manages to sink in the hooks.
Andary controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aydin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Andary there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aydin tries to reverse the position but Andary maintains control.
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
Aydin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andary working for a submission but Aydin is keeping him at bay.
Aydin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely.
Andary has control of Aydin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aydin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aydin working to try and regain half guard.
Andary controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary tries to control but Aydin wriggling away.
Andary controlling his opponent.
Andary wants to control the pace but Aydin is squirming around nicely.
Aydin tries to lock up and control but Andary gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aydin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andary avoids the attempt from Aydin to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Andary dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aydin.
Aydin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aydin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Andary got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andary has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into half guard.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andary lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin tries to get to full guard but Andary has control of the leg.
Gary Andary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aydin can do to turn this around?
Aydin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin looking for a guillotine here but Andary defends easily.
Andary preventing the sweep.
Aydin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andary has passed into half guard!
Aydin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aydin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aydin trying to get back to full guard but Andary takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aydin is trying to escape the mount.
Aydin regains half guard.
Aydin trying to control but Andary postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary prevents Aydin from improving his position.
Andary seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aydin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
We've been informed that Aydin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aydin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Andary passes into side control.
Andary postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is trying to improve his position.
Aydin is trying to control Andary's posture but Andary avoids it.
Andary trying to control the action but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand but Aydin has his arm trapped.
Aydin is looking for a sweep.
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Aydin's face as Andary controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Andary dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Andary has a takedown stuffed.
Andary takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andary drives through and clinches with Aydin against the cage.
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aydin misses with a looping left.
Andary seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aydin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aydin misses with an uppercut
and Andary counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aydin thinking.
Andary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aydin misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aydin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Andary darts in looking for a takedown but Aydin gets double underhooks and turns Andary into the cage.
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aydin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andary pulls his head out easily.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andary content to stall in guard here.
Aydin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andary.
Aydin is looking for a triangle but Andary pushes his legs off easily.
Andary is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Andary slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andary works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
Aydin trying to control from the bottom.
Andary wants to stand up but Aydin is controlling the position.
Andary performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andary is thwarting Aydin's attempts to control the position.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andary is looking to take a break and control but Aydin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aydin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andary looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andary holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aydin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andary breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andary. Aydin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andary shoots in and drives through. Aydin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Andary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aydin loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andary staying out of range there.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aydin swings for the body but Andary moves out of range.
Aydin misses with a hook.
Andary uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aydin.
Aydin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Aydin looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aydin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andary pushes Aydin up against the cage in a clinch.
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Andary has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Andary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Andary, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Andary!
Our winner, Gary Andary, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 2040 p4p, 3718 weight class) and Jocky Brodie (ranked 293 p4p, 480 weight class). Brodie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Braveheart Theme - Oakenfold Remix. David Hanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jocky Brodie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brodie's guard.
Hanson looking to pass the guard.
Brodie looking for a sweep. Not yet Brodie, not yet.
Brodie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanson is working Brodie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Brodie blocks nicely.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson preventing the sweep.
Brodie is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up.
Brodie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanson 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.
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brodie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson pushes down on Brodie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brodie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brodie is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brodie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson.
Brodie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Hanson is looking to advance position but Brodie won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brodie trying to control from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Brodie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brodie defending well though.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brodie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Brodie moves into full guard.
Brodie has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brodie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Brodie in his guard.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brodie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodie is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brodie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brodie trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson tries to strike from the bottom.
Hanson working for a triangle but Brodie defends it easily.
Hanson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brodie doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanson has managed to lock this one up! Can Brodie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Solomon (ranked 1405 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Russian Bear (ranked 181 p4p, 308 weight class). Ben Solomon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Russian Bear's chin.
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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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Bear!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Solomon misses.
A combination from Bear does no damage.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bear dives in and grabs Solomon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solomon pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
Solomon tries to sprawl but Bear drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bear thows a huge punch but Solomon dodges it nicely.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bear is trying to control. Solomon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Solomon is looking to escape.
Bear trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
Solomon's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solomon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Solomon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bear.
Bear trying to control from Solomon's half guard. Solomon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bear wants to control from the top but Solomon keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bear misses with a two punch combination.
Solomon scores with a jab to the head.
Bear looks for a takedown but Solomon sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon gets caught napping as Bear dives in and scores a takedown. Solomon manages to retain guard.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear stops Solomon from standing up.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solomon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bear trying to control but Solomon is working from the bottom.
Bear passes Solomon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Solomon is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Solomon wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solomon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Bear dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bear wants to clinch up but Solomon keeps it at a distance.
Solomon throws a body shot but no joy.
Solomon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bear tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Solomon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Solomon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Solomon!
Russian Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Solomon defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear has his foot on Solomon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Solomon works his way back into a safe position though.
Solomon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solomon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bear is tightening it up a little... Solomon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Solomon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Solomon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Russian Bear!
Russian Bear really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Chretien (ranked 1981 p4p, 2797 weight class) and Chester Nimitz (ranked 250 p4p, 347 weight class). Jean Chretien could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chester Nimitz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Chretien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chester Nimitz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chretien throws a body shot but no joy.
Chretien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chretien slaps away a takedown attempt from Nimitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chretien clinches.
Nimitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chretien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chretien forces Nimitz back against the cage and clinches.
Chretien stops a takedown attempt from Nimitz.
Jean Chretien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Nimitz.
Nimitz wants to take the fight to the mat but Chretien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nimitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chretien fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chretien moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chretien prevents it.
Chretien lands with a right to the head.
Nimitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chretien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chretien lands a left hand.
Chretien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Chretien lands with a short shot to the head.
Nimitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nimitz looks winded!
Chretien lands a hook that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Chretien throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chretien gets through Nimitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chretien lands a shoulder strike.
Chretien is leaning against Nimitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chretien is working Nimitz over against the cage.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chretien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nimitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nimitz is rocked!
Nice body punch from Chretien.
Nimitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Chretien finish him?
Chretien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Nice body punch from Chretien - that landed with a thud.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chretien.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chretien lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nimitz to his knees! Chretien keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien is the new middleweight champion!
Jean Chretien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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