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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 5375 p4p, 5301 weight class) and Eddie Young (ranked 266 p4p, 263 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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165 cm 19 135 0 - 0 - 0 |
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Decent wrestler Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt Excellent boxer Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Soto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Young! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Soto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soto gets slowly back to his feet. Young throws out a powerful jab. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soto is defended easily by Young. Soto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Despite the aggression on Young's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him. Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soto was well out of range. Poor timing from Young. Young leaves Soto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soto under the eye. Soto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soto somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Young scores with the left hand. Soto knows he should have avoided that one. Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soto has time to react. Young misses with a leg kick and Soto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Soto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one. Soto dodges the punch combination from Young.
Soto shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well. Soto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side. Eddie Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Young lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Soto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Soto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soto. Soto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Soto persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing. Young connects with a looping right hand.
Soto is rocked! Soto ducks into an uppercut from Young and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Young!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Griffin (ranked 3251 p4p, 4971 weight class) and Ki Dausz (ranked 383 p4p, 480 weight class). Dausz has chosen Trio Libel's : Gadisku as his entrance music. Chris Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt Decent elbows Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Griffin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ki Dausz! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dausz cracks Griffin with an open hand slap. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin. Griffin shoots in and drives through. Dausz sprawls well. Dausz looks to clinch and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Dausz fights it but they end up in guard. Dausz pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Sloppy strikes from Dausz. Those never looked like landing. Griffin feinted with a counter takedown. Dausz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dausz lands a head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Dausz 's head but he takes it in his stride. Dausz misses with the body kick and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Dausz fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dausz wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment. Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss. Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dausz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dausz has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle. Griffin wants to control from the top but Dausz keeps moving. Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Griffin trying to control but Dausz is working from the bottom. Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dausz can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Griffin connects with a couple of short punches. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Dausz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely. Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dausz is keeping the position for now. Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Dausz's brow. Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Griffin throws a big right hand that misses. Griffin scoring with some ground and pound. Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position. Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Dausz blocks nicely. Griffin landing some decent shots from guard. Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dausz being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Griffin wants to control from the top but Dausz keeps moving. Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Griffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Dausz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Dausz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin. A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow Dausz down. Dausz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dausz! Griffin grinds an elbow into Dausz's temple. Dausz is rocked! Dausz is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Dausz is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him? Dausz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Griffin. Griffin trying to control the position but Dausz is working away. Dausz seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dausz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dausz is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control. Chris Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin is staying tight to Dausz's torso, preventing him from escaping. Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dausz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Griffin tries for a kimura but Dausz is defending well. Dausz tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Griffin working the strikes but Dausz uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Dausz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Dausz is defending well.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dausz wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Griffin. Dausz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Griffin working the head and body with strikes. Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Griffin is looking to advance position but Dausz won't allow it. Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time. Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dausz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Griffin thows a huge punch but Dausz dodges it nicely.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Dausz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Griffin not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dausz has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! The fight stays on the outside here - Dausz looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Some wild striking there from Dausz.
Dausz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dausz wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position. Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard. Griffin wants to pass the guard but Dausz is defending well. Griffin with the ground and pound but Dausz uses the opportunity to regain guard. Griffin connects with a couple of short punches. Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dausz can do to turn this around? Griffin is standing up over Dausz. Dausz looks to escape but Griffin dives into side control.
Dausz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dausz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Griffin working the ground and pound. Dausz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Griffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dausz is trying to escape and Griffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dausz is forced to tap! Nice work there by Griffin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Griffin! Chris Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Sirah (ranked 2838 p4p, 24730 weight class) and Dimitri Magomedov (ranked 349 p4p, 545 weight class). Dimitri Magomedov 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Sirah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimitri Magomedov! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sirah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pete Sirah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magomedov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sirah is able to avoid easily. Magomedov shoots in and bounces Sirah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Sirah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well. Sirah is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Sirah trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Sirah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Magomedov controlling from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sirah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sirah keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sirah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. Sirah isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Sirah on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov! Sirah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Sirah looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Sirah wants to get back to full guard. Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Sirah tries to lock up and control but Magomedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Magomedov prevents Sirah from getting the reversal. Magomedov content just to control the position here. Sirah wants to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. Sirah is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea. Sirah gets back to half guard. Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sirah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Sirah on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sirah tries to get out of the position. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Sirah is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Sirah is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard. Sirah is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Sirah is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Sirah looking for submissions off his back. Sirah looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sirah trying to control here.
Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sirah is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Sirah trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Magomedov works his way into side control. Magomedov advances to full mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Sirah swings widly with a right hand
and Magomedov counters with a single leg into guard. Sirah didn't expect that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Magomedov slips nicely into half guard. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sirah wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magomedov trying to control the pace. Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Sirah is defending the position. Magomedov is taking a breather. Sirah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sirah trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov prevents Sirah from improving his position. Sirah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. Nice strikes from Magomedov there. Sirah wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it. Magomedov trying to control the action but Sirah is working from the bottom. Sirah is trying to get back to full guard. Sirah wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Sirah is trying to get back to full guard. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirah keeps working. Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sirah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though. Magomedov moves nicely into side control. Sirah can't do much from the bottom here. Sirah being controlled for a moment. Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. You can see the frustration on Sirah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sirah tries to get back to half guard but can't. Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Sirah wants to control but Magomedov postures up. Sirah tries to improve position but can't. Magomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sirah regains half guard. Sirah is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov blocks the strikes from Sirah.
Sirah tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control. Magomedov controlling the action here. Magomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Magomedov content to control rather than advance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sirah keeps working. Sirah is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it. Sirah is trying to get back to half guard. Sirah is not content to let Magomedov control the position. Sirah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Sirah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sirah can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magomedov controls the position. Sirah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Magomedov working Sirah over with strikes. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Magomedov is keen to just control but Sirah is a slippery customer. Sirah tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg. Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Magomedov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Sirah is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount. Sirah tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away. Dimitri Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far. Magomedov trying to control but Sirah is having none of it. Magomedov looking to control and managing it successfully. Sirah regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magomedov wants to take a breather but Sirah is having none of it. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Magomedov in particular looking to stall. Sirah is trying to get back to full guard. Sirah actively working from the bottom here. Pete Sirah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Magomedov is trying to control. Sirah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sirah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Magomedov is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sirah tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control. Sirah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Magomedov is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Magomedov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sirah.
And that's the end of the fight! Dimitri Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Magomedov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between High Voltage (ranked 3268 p4p, 24437 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 463 p4p, 631 weight class). High Voltage 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, High Voltage ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Steel misses with a looping left. Voltage tries to clinch but Steel moves out of range. Steel catches Voltage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Voltage , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voltage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A jab from Voltage does it's job there. Voltage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Voltage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Voltage slips a straight right by Steel. Voltage gets in close and instigates a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Voltage 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Voltage manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Voltage tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on. Voltage throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Voltage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Voltage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Steel works Voltage 's body with a nice hook. Steel scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice body punch from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Steel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Voltage misses with a wild combination.
Voltage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination. Voltage wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs. Voltage throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease. Steel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Steel scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Voltage throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease. Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Voltage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voltage tries to clinch and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A jab from Steel misses. Voltage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way. Steel looks to land a combination. Voltage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Steel scores with a hook to the body. Voltage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Voltage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Voltage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voltage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Voltage looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well. Steel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Voltage as he jumps to the side. Steel punishes Voltage 's body with a nice straight punch. Steel lands with a good body shot. Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Voltage rather than just go for the knockout. Steel cracks Voltage with a right hand to the side of the head. Steel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voltage momentarily.
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel lands an uppercut. Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Voltage controls the action.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands with a light punch inside. Voltage is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel dips a shoulder and cracks Voltage with a mighty uppercut! Voltage falls back against the cage and Steel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Voltage is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Steel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ijin Yu (ranked 3000 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Wheeler Walker (ranked 377 p4p, 479 weight class). Ijin Yu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt Lethal high kicks Granite chin |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ijin Yu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wheeler Walker! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yu misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming. Yu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walker. Walker obviously looking to wear him down.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yu clobbers Walker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Yu throws a head kick that misses and Walker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walker. Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. It looks like Ijin Yu has been cut. Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Walker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yu's efforts to push away. Yu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Walker has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yu up against the cage. Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu backwards. Yu looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Yu tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Yu back against the cage. Yu is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks. Yu lands a hook to the side of the head. Yu looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Walker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yu. Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker. A head punch on the inside from Yu fails to land. Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu takes an elbow to the forehead. Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Yu.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walker lands an elbow just above Yu 's eye. Walker slowing the pace effectively. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Walker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu's elbow. Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yu tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage. Walker tries a body shot but Yu blocks it.
Yu is looking to control Walker's arms but Walker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yu has his back to the cage. Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Walker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yu avoids it. Yu working aggressively here.
Walker lands a damaging elbow. A shot in the inside from Walker. Yu throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker. Walker lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Walker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yu's defenses. Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker stalling in the clinch.
Yu is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Walker throws an elbow but misses. A short left from Yu. Yu misses with a short punch on the inside. Come on Yu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Yu lands a left hand.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker stalling the fight.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a nice elbow. Yu takes an elbow to the temple. Ijin Yu's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yu swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Yu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
Walker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Walker has Yu pressed against the cage, preventing Yu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Walker scores with a nice hook to the head. Yu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Yu is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks. Yu breaks from the clinch.
Walker delivers a nice body kick. Decent striking displayed by Yu there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wheeler Walker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ijin Yu's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Yu scores with a jab to the head.
Yu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker. Yu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Walker pushes Yu up against the cage in a clinch. Yu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Yu.
Walker has Yu pressed against the cage, preventing Yu from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu or not. Walker lands with a left to the head. Walker cracks Yu with a nice body shot. Walker is working Yu over against the cage. Walker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Walker. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Walker.
Yu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Walker ducks under a wild hook from Yu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Yu's shoulder, as Yu tries to avoid the shot. Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Walker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yu is just out of range. Yu scores with a shot to the body.
Yu looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well. Walker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Walker is looking to score with low kicks. Yu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker. Nice cross by Walker. A telegraphed right hand from Yu misses the target. Yu blocks a leg kick. Walker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yu. Walker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Yu with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yu misses with a right hand enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab. Walker throws a leg kick but Yu checks it. Yu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Walker tries to clinch up. Yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker. Ijin Yu is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yu. Yu lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head. Ijin Yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Walker throws a leg kick that misses. A big left from Yu misses. Yu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yu misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. Walker throws out a leg kick but Yu moves out of range and Walker only half commits. Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Yu throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range. Walker connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yu loads up on a big right hand but Walker slips the punch. Yu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yu looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range. Good shot there by Walker. Yu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker. Yu throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily. Walker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Walker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yu if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing. A jab from Yu misses. Walker missing with a left hand there. Yu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Yu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy. Walker jabs at Yu's body. Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Yu throws a jab when Walker was well out of range. Walker throws a shot from downtown. Yu moves away and avoids it. Yu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Walker just manages to avoid it. Yu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws out a counter right but Yu avoids it with no problem. Yu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Yu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yu checks it well. Walker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yu takes a step back to recover. Walker throws a series of punches but Yu moves out of range. Walker blocks a jab. Yu scores with a leg kick.
Yu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Walker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Walker moves into the clinch. Walker stalling against the cage.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wheeler Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Ijin Yu's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Yu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker. It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Walker has Yu up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head. Walker stalling the fight.
Walker lands a nice elbow. Yu misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Walker lands an elbow inside that Yu shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yu misses with a short punch on the inside. Walker taking a breather. Yu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Yu takes an elbow to the temple. Ijin Yu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Walker slows down the pace here.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Walker works on Yu's body with a couple of short punches. Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Walker lands an elbow that stopped Yu in his tracks for a moment. Wheeler Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Yu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Walker blocks an uppercut.
Yu takes a shot to the head. Yu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yu wants to break free but Walker has control.
Yu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Walker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting on Walker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Yu is trying to stall.
Yu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yu avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker. Walker throws an elbow but it misses.
Walker lands an elbow inside. Jeez, Ijin Yu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Walker scores with a hook to the body. Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Yu misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Walker.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ijin Yu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wheeler Walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylan Cedillo (ranked 1676 p4p, 3296 weight class) and Sato Sayama (ranked 227 p4p, 386 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt Dangerous knees Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sato Sayama! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sayama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sayama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Cedillo tries to score with a low kick but Sayama moves his leg out of the way. Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cedillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Cedillo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Cedillo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cedillo looks to land a right hand but Sayama moved out of range. Sayama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cedillo looks to land a left hand but Sayama moved out of range nicely. Kylan Cedillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cedillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayama manages to avoid it. Sayama tries to counter by closing the distance. Sayama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cedillo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sayama scrambles back to his feet. Sayama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Cedillo connects with a jab. Sayama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Sayama is rocked! Sayama is looking to land body kicks. Sayama is still on wobbly legs! Can Cedillo finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slapping leg kick lands for Cedillo.
Cedillo lands with a good body shot. Crunch! Cedillo slams his shin into Sayama's torso. Sayama looks winded! Cedillo steps in with a hook that catches Sayama right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Cedillo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sayama looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylan Cedillo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Stawarski (ranked 2806 p4p, 3962 weight class) and Jase Atchinson (ranked 334 p4p, 443 weight class). Stawarski comes to the cage accompanied by They Donāt Care About Us. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Stawarski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jase Atchinson! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Atchinson rushes Stawarski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Stawarski fails to pull guard.
Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Stawarski tries to pull guard but Atchinson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Stawarski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Atchinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atchinson misses with a knee strike.
Stawarski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atchinson is defending well. Atchinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. It looks like Joao Stawarski has been cut. Stawarski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atchinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Stawarski is breathing heavily. Atchinson taking a breather. Stawarski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Atchinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Atchinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atchinson with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Atchinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Stawarski looking for a takedown. Atchinson lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stawarski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atchinson to keep the fight standing. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atchinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Atchinson gets underhooks to prevent Stawarski's takedown attempt.
Atchinson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stawarski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Atchinson can turn it around. Atchinson lands a knee to the body.
Come on Atchinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atchinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stawarski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Atchinson landing knees to the head.
Atchinson drops Stawarski with a big knee straight up the middle! Stawarski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Stawarski is rocked! Atchinson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Stawarski takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Atchinson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Stawarski bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jase Atchinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Jones (ranked 2833 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Rumsfeld Shart (ranked 420 p4p, 453 weight class). Gordon Jones 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gordon Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rumsfeld Shart! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shart throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Shart looking for a sweep. Not yet Shart, not yet. Shart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Shart keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shart dives on top into guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Shart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones has his foot on Shart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shart works his way back into a safe position though. Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shart wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shart uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shart looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Shart tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Shart stands up and we're back to a striking position. Shart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones! Jones can't do much from the bottom here. Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Shart keeps moving and retains side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones looks to move to half guard but instead Shart has passed into mount! Damn! Shart can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Shart controlling from mount. Jones taking shots to the head. Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Shart postures up. Shart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
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! Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shart raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Jones rolls, trying to escape but Shart keeps control of the position.
Shart tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke. I really don't envy Jones right now.
Shart just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shart controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position. Shart is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jones with him. Jones is trying to defend but Shart has an arm under the chin now! Jones grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rumsfeld Shart! An out of breath and clearly excited Rumsfeld Shart thanked The Huntington New Age Wellness Community for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Karhu (ranked 690 p4p, 2662 weight class) and Riptide Young Stallion (ranked 105 p4p, 397 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasmus Karhu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riptide Young Stallion! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Karhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young Stallion. It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut. Karhu moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Karhu. Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Stallion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young Stallion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Young Stallion misses with the head strike.
Young Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Young Stallion. Young Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Young Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karhu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut. Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch. Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch. Young Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head. Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot in the inside from Young Stallion. Young Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from Young Stallion.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karhu. A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Karhu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion. Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch. Karhu tries to work over Young Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Young Stallion tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Young Stallion is trying to push Karhu away but Karhu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Young Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karhu backwards. A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land. Karhu tries to work over Young Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Karhu prevents a body shot from Young Stallion. Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Crunch! Young Stallion slams his shin into Karhu's torso. Young Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Young Stallion moves out of range of the strikes. Young Stallion thinks about the counter body kick. Nice defenses there by Young Stallion. Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Young Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance. Karhu misses with a looping right. Young Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target. Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Karhu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Karhu. Karhu working aggressively here.
Young Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karhu backwards. Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Karhu. Young Stallion tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it. Young Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Karhu. Young Stallion is leaning against Karhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Young Stallion breaks from the clinch.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Young Stallion blocks a jab. Karhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rasmus Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Karhu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young Stallion, pushing him back against the cage. Karhu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Karhu swings wildly with an uppercut but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch. Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Young Stallion clinches with his opponent.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch. Young Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing. Young Stallion scores with a nice strike. Young Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu. Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance. Karhu throws a jab when Young Stallion was well out of range. Karhu lands an overhand right. That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more. A big right from Karhu misses. Young Stallion tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range. Karhu darts in and clinches Young Stallion up against the cage.
That's four 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! Karhu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu. Karhu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Karhu has Young Stallion pressed against the cage, preventing Young Stallion from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Young Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Young Stallion. Karhu misses with some punches.
Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young Stallion moves out of range as Karhu strikes. Young Stallion steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Karhu misses with an uppercut
letting Young Stallion counter with a right hand. Karhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young Stallion throws out the jab. Karhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Karhu misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards. Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch. Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Young Stallion's head. Young Stallion working aggressively here.
Young Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Karhu dominated that round. The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion'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. Karhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A nice side step and Young Stallion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Karhu missing with a left hand there. Young Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Karhu closes the distance and clinches. Young Stallion lands with a left to the head. A short right from Karhu on the inside. Young Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch. Karhu throws a head punch that misses. Karhu misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu. Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Young Stallion tries to break free but Karhu pushes him back against the cage. Karhu working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Young Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Karhu controls the action.
Young Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside. Karhu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young Stallion's elbow. Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch. Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside. Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion. Karhu working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land. Karhu scores with a nice hook to the head. Young Stallion prevents a body shot from Karhu. Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Karhu lands an uppercut. Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion. Young Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Karhu.
Young Stallion manages to break the clinch.
Karhu throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it. Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here. Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Young Stallion flicks out a counter leg kick but Karhu steps away. Young Stallion connects with the punch. Karhu checks the leg kick. Young Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
Young Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu misses with a body punch.
Young Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Karhu avoids it by throwing Young Stallion back against the cage. Good body shot from Karhu.
Young Stallion is breathing heavily. Karhu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short left from Karhu. Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Karhu.
Young Stallion takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Karhu.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Young Stallion's head. A nice right hand lands inside from Karhu. Karhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around? Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut. Karhu lands a hook to the side of the head. Karhu lands a body shot. Karhu misses with a body punch.
Karhu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Karhu.
Karhu digs a right hand into Young Stallion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young Stallion's gas tank. Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young Stallion backwards. Karhu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Karhu scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu lands with a right to the head. Young Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karhu. Good body shot from Karhu.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Young Stallion controls the action.
Karhu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu tries to throw a body punch but Young Stallion avoids it by throwing Karhu back against the cage. Karhu throws a punch but it's blocked by Young Stallion. Young Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Young Stallion prevents a body shot from Karhu. Still in the clinch, Karhu scores with a nice short uppercut. Young Stallion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Karhu. Young Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karhu swats him away and circles back towards the center. Young Stallion tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance. Young Stallion slips a jab from Karhu. Young Stallion looks like he wants to counter punch here. Young Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Karhu scores with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karhu cracks Young Stallion with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karhu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Young Stallion to stand back up! Young Stallion is rocked! The cut above Riptide Young Stallion's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Karhu gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right from Karhu on the inside. Young Stallion is still on wobbly legs! Can Karhu finish him? Young Stallion lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land. Young Stallion seems to have recovered his senses. Young Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karhu forces Young Stallion back against the cage and clinches. Young Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Karhu controls his hands.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Young Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Young Stallion fails to land. Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Young Stallion.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Young Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karhu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young Stallion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A body shot lands from Karhu.
Young Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karhu is working Young Stallion over against the cage. Karhu lands on the inside with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Karhu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! A big left from Karhu misses. Karhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Karhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karhu scores with a nice head shot. Karhu looks to land a left hand but Young Stallion moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Young Stallion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Young Stallion on the wrong end of a nice jab. Riptide Young Stallion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Young Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karhu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Young Stallion doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away.
Karhu lands a big right hand that sends Young Stallion crashing to the mat! Karhu stays standing though and waves Young Stallion back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Young Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karhu cracks Young Stallion on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Young Stallion falls backwards against the cage. Karhu follows up with more strikes that drop Young Stallion to his knees. Karhu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Young Stallion! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu! Rasmus Karhu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boryenka Stepanov (ranked 552 p4p, 1870 weight class) and Willy McCoy (ranked 70 p4p, 253 weight class). Stepanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian Paradise. McCoy has chosen You Don't Mess Around With Jim as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boryenka Stepanov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stepanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Stepanov persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing. Stepanov misses with a takedown attempt and McCoy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Stepanov is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
Stepanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Stepanov pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard. Stepanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Stepanov working McCoy over with strikes. Stepanov tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it. Stepanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth. Stepanov not landing any meaningful shots this time. McCoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Stepanov from advancing to side control. Stepanov wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well. Stepanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stepanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stepanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. BOOM! Stepanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stepanov unloading with bombs! Stepanov lands a big shot there that rocks McCoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McCoy wants to control but Stepanov is having none of it. McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stepanov unloads with some shots from mount but McCoy bucks and avoids them well.
Stepanov lands a heavy elbow. Stepanov looking to finish McCoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCoy! McCoy is rocked! McCoy takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stepanov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boryenka Stepanov! An out of breath Boryenka Stepanov 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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