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MMAH 77 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Hardwick (ranked 25152 p4p, 5720 weight class) and Umar Khattab (ranked 562 p4p, 533 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Cody Hardwick has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Cody Hardwick seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Hardwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Khattab!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khattab swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardwick counters with a takedown into side control.
Khattab sneaks out the side door and pushes Hardwick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hardwick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khattab counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardwick is looking for a takedown.
Khattab can't break the clinch.
Khattab has picked Hardwick up - he's going for a ride! Khattab dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardwick is trying to maintain the position but Khattab is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardwick is controlling Khattab's trapped leg to prevent Khattab from advancing to side control.
Khattab is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hardwick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Umar Khattab!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hayes (ranked 4669 p4p, 5425 weight class) and Ronald MacDonald (ranked 477 p4p, 518 weight class). MacDonald has chosen Rock N Roll McDonalds as his entrance music. Brandon Hayes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hayes sprawls well. Hayes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald looking for a takedown.
MacDonald has hold of one of Hayes's legs. Hayes is fighting the takedown attempt but MacDonald gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald drops back looking for a leg! Hayes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayes manages to kick MacDonald off! MacDonald jumps back into Hayes's guard.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacDonald controls the pace.
MacDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacDonald content to stall in guard here.
MacDonald is pushing down on Hayes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayes is fighting to maintain full guard but MacDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayes is breathing heavily.
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.
MacDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
Hayes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayes tries to get out of the position.
MacDonald controlling the action here.
MacDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hayes!
MacDonald controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald punching from mount but Hayes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
MacDonald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
MacDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacDonald cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
MacDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've been informed that MacDonald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald MacDonald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Hayes, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Hayes against the cage but Hayes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacDonald tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayes circles away.
MacDonald shoots in for a double leg but Hayes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes is looking for a counter combo.
Hayes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hayes is looking to counter the offense by MacDonald and move into the clinch.
MacDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayes tries to break free but MacDonald pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald prevents Hayes from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDonald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayes uses from the top position.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but Hayes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald has Hayes pulled in close to control his posture.
Hayes stops MacDonald from standing up.
MacDonald controlling the position.
MacDonald is trying to keep Hayes in close.
MacDonald looking for a triangle here. Hayes is fighting it but it looks tight! MacDonald pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hayes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald MacDonald!
Ronald MacDonald took some time post fight to say the following; 'ROCK AND ROLL MCDOONNNALDS! ROCK AND ROLL MCDOONALDS!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dick (ranked 4372 p4p, 5714 weight class) and Bartram Edwy (ranked 183 p4p, 211 weight class). Bartram Edwy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bartram Edwy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwy sprawls well initially but Dick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dick winds up and cracks Edwy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bartram Edwy has been cut.
Dick is looking for a kimura here.
Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That has opened up Bartram Edwy's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Dick has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dick is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Edwy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Dick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zurab Abkhazi (ranked 4228 p4p, 5285 weight class) and Argus Reynolds (ranked 402 p4p, 458 weight class). Abkhazi comes into the arena with Mindfucker - Sheck Wes blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zurab Abkhazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argus Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Abkhazi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abkhazi blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Reynolds.
Abkhazi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abkhazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abkhazi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abkhazi avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abkhazi taking a breather.
Abkhazi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Abkhazi tries to tie him up.
Abkhazi has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Abkhazi trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abkhazi tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abkhazi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abkhazi blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds has Abkhazi pushed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abkhazi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abkhazi looking to stall.
Abkhazi letting Reynolds take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abkhazi.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abkhazi backwards.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've been informed that Reynolds has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Abkhazi's head.
Abkhazi misses with the head strike.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Abkhazi is rocked!
Reynolds throws a big uppercut that drops Abkhazi! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Abkhazi lies dazed against the cage as Reynolds celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Argus Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Braga (ranked 4356 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Marc Antoine Mercier (ranked 491 p4p, 499 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alberto Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Antoine Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Braga scores with a hook.
Mercier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Braga's half guard.
Mercier wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well.
Braga has his hands clasped together around Mercier's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Braga looking for a sweep. Not yet Braga, not yet.
Mercier tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Mercier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercier looking to sit in guard and control but Braga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Braga trying to control but Mercier is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braga being controlled here momentarily.
Mercier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Braga wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Braga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga is fighting to break Mercier's control of his arms but Mercier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mercier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braga.
Mercier looking for a triangle here. Braga is fighting it but it looks tight! Mercier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Braga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marc Antoine Mercier!
A very excited looking Marc Antoine Mercier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Stoic (ranked 3491 p4p, 5600 weight class) and Michael Jordan (ranked 420 p4p, 551 weight class). Andrei Stoic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 New York, Andrei Stoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Stoic, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Stoic against the cage but Stoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordan.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Stoic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stoic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.
Jordan pushes Stoic off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoic lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoic sprawls well. Stoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoic throws a big counter combination but Jordan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoic tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoic misses with a head kick.
Jordan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Stoic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoic as he avoids it easily.
Stoic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Stoic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan gets a clinch.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Stoic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Stoic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.
Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stoic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jordan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stoic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Stoic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jordan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoic tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is pushing Stoic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan fails to pull guard.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoic manages to break the clinch.
Stoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic lands a high kick!
Stoic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stoic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Stoic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Stoic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoic up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Stoic has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan jumps guard.
Stoic wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan has control of Stoic's left arm, preventing Stoic from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan feints and as Stoic raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mursk Apuro (ranked 3567 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Kirk Angle (ranked 406 p4p, 458 weight class). Kirk Angle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mursk Apuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kirk Angle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apuro dives in for a single leg takedown but Angle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apuro is trying to trip Angle. He has hold of a leg but Angle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Apuro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Apuro throwing strikes but missing.
Apuro distracts Angle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Apuro content to stall in guard here.
Apuro scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apuro slips nicely into half guard.
Apuro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Apuro working over Angle with some ground and pound. Angle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apuro working the head and body with strikes.
Apuro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Apuro lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apuro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
 Angle is rocked!
Angle looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Apuro connects with a nice short shot to Angle's temple.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Apuro finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apuro lands a nice short elbow.
Angle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Angle! More strikes land and this one is all over! Apuro jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
Mursk Apuro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sakura Style, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murha Puro (ranked 4396 p4p, 3087 weight class) and Bobby Oppenheimer (ranked 204 p4p, 140 weight class). Oppenheimer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
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, Bobby Oppenheimer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppenheimer tries for a takedown but Puro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oppenheimer ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oppenheimer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Oppenheimer.
Puro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oppenheimer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Puro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oppenheimer looks winded!
Puro lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Oppenheimer up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Puro from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Oppenheimer's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murha Puro!
In defeat, Bobby Oppenheimer stepped up to the mic, saying 'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abbondanza Cellini (ranked 3010 p4p, 3603 weight class) and Mike Worner (ranked 208 p4p, 243 weight class). Mike Worner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abbondanza Cellini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Worner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Worner with a poor takedown
and Cellini counters with a three punch combo that has Worner backing up. Worner nods at Cellini to acknowledge the strikes.
Cellini connects with a solid leg kick.
Worner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cellini connects with a nice looking jab.
Cellini lands a really nice looking cross but Worner seems unphased.
Worner goes for a double leg but Cellini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cellini continues to drive forward.
Cellini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Worner.
Cellini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Worner momentarily.
Cellini scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mike Worner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Cellini lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cellini dives in and grabs Worner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Worner pushes down on Cellini's head and hops out.
Worner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Worner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cellini is staying active underneath Worner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Worner is thwarting Cellini's attempts to control the position.
Worner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cellini keeps working.
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.
Worner tries to pass to full mount but Cellini defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cellini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Worner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cellini counter with a right hand.
Abbondanza Cellini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Worner.
Cellini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Worner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worner wants it to stay on the feet.
Worner is looking to clinch but Cellini is avoiding it.
Cellini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worner misses with a leg kick
and Cellini counters with a straight right hand.
Worner tries to clinch
and Cellini counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cellini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Worner is rocked!
Cellini cracks Worner with a hook to the temple - Worner is on wobbly legs here! Cellini swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Worner falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cellini wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abbondanza Cellini!
After the big win, Abbondanza Cellini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters š” and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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