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MMAH 8 - Shepherd vs Robinson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Crane (ranked 5317 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Ruslan Rzayev (ranked 413 p4p, 349 weight class). Ruslan Rzayev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Rzayev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstr�m, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzayev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rzayev as he jumps to the side.
Crane works Rzayev's body with a nice hook.
Rzayev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rzayev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCrane.
Crane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Crane enables Rzayev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Crane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rzayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Rzayev connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rzayev manages to pass to side control.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane wants to get back to his feet.
Rzayev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rzayev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rzayev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Crane trying to control here.
Rzayev slows the pace down in half guard.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Rzayev there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev working the head and body with strikes.
Rzayev lands strikes from half guard.
Rzayev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rzayev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rzayev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
 Crane is rocked!
Rzayev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rzayev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzayev landing strikes from the mount and Crane is in trouble!
Oh Crane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rzayev landing punches.
Crane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rzayev postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Crane bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rzayev and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Rzayev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Dooly (ranked 4487 p4p, 4813 weight class) and Ishaq Al Hamidi (ranked 435 p4p, 451 weight class). Josiah Dooly has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josiah Dooly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ishaq Al Hamidi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Hamidi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dooly looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Al Hamidi lands a jab to Dooly's midsection.
Al Hamidi dives in and scores a takedown into Dooly's guard.
Al Hamidi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dooly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Al Hamidi lands a couple of digs.
Al Hamidi pushes down on Dooly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hamidi is keen to just control but Dooly is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Hamidi lands a nice short elbow.
Al Hamidi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Hamidi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hamidi decides to stand and escape the position.
A left lands for Al Hamidi.
Dooly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Hamidi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Hamidi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dooly some visible discomfort.
Dooly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Hamidi lands a nice forearm strike.
Al Hamidi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hamidi working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Hamidi decides to stand back up.
Ishaq Al Hamidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Dooly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Hamidi scores with the left hand. Dooly knows he should have avoided that one.
Dooly is rocked!
Al Hamidi lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Dooly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Hamidi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Al Hamidi lands some shots froms side control.
Dooly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dooly tries to get out of the position.
Al Hamidi decides to stand back up.
Al Hamidi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dooly drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Al Hamidi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dooly's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ishaq Al Hamidi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Henson (ranked 4836 p4p, 4066 weight class) and Makoa Love (ranked 426 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Makoa Love enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makoa Love!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson fails to land the takedown.
Henson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henson.
Henson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henson misses with a takedown attempt
and Love counters with a crisp one two that drops Henson! Love thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Henson to his feet! Henson is in big trouble!
Henson is rocked!
Love grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Henson takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Love cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makoa Love!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nico Mcgee (ranked 4100 p4p, 4268 weight class) and Jin Devil (ranked 228 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 New York, Nico Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Devil!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcgee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcgee throws a series of strikes that have Devil backpedaling.
Mcgee gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devil is trying to get back to half guard.
Devil told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mcgee works to advance to full mount. Devil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Devil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcgee looking to secure an arm triangle but Devil defends it well.
Devil regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Mcgee prevents Devil from improving his position.
Devil is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Devil as he works his way to full guard.
Mcgee wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcgee passes into half guard.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.
Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devil sees it coming and defends easily.
Devil trying to get back to full guard but Mcgee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgee with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to reverse the position but Mcgee maintains control.
Mcgee looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcgee avoids the attempt from Devil to control.
Mcgee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devil?
Devil keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcgee wants to control the pace but Devil is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee cracks Devil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Mcgee.
Devil tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee unloading with bombs!
Mcgee moves to back control.
Mcgee working for the choke.
Mcgee connects with a big shot to the side of Devil's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devil tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mcgee misses with a wild combination.
Mcgee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mcgee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgee has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil 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.
Mcgee throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcgee trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgee is proving a slippery customer.
Mcgee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Devil shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Devil showed some decent athleticism there.
Devil wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.
Mcgee punching from the bottom.
Devil tries to pass to full mount but Mcgee defends it.
Mcgee wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcgee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Devil jumps into side control!
Mcgee is trying to improve his position.
Devil working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mcgee.
Devil fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Devil misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Devil tries for a kimura but Mcgee is defending well.
Devil tries to score with some ground and pound. Mcgee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Devil is trying to ground and pound but Mcgee uses the momentary lack of control by Devil to regain half guard.
Mcgee tries to roll over but Devil keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Devil has latched onto it... Big trouble! Devil pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mcgee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jin Devil!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sacky (ranked 3894 p4p, 4525 weight class) and Henry Garcia (ranked 381 p4p, 405 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sacky!
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, Henry Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacky misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Sacky throws a combination that misses
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sacky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Garcia misses.
Sacky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sacky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sacky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sacky is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sacky loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Sacky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Sacky blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Sacky lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Nice body kick from Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sacky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paul Sacky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Sacky on that attempt.
Sacky avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Sacky throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacky throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sacky is looking for a counter combo.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sacky takes a step back to recover.
Sacky avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Sacky missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Sacky.
Garcia throws a big counter head kick but Sacky avoids it with no problem.
Sacky misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sacky. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garcia!
 It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Sacky tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Sacky moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Sacky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sacky scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
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!
Sacky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sacky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sacky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws a right hand that Sacky ducks under and follows up with a left that Sacky also avoids with ease.
Sacky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garcia is out of range and Sacky settles back down.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sacky rather than just go for the knockout.
Sacky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sacky looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sacky connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Garcia! He's out on his feet! Sacky rushes in and drops Garcia with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Sacky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Blaswich (ranked 4040 p4p, 3923 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 411 p4p, 400 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Blaswich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Marco Blurstr�m and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaswich scores with the left hand. Drago knows he should have avoided that one.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaswich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaswich takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Maximilian Blaswich has been cut.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drago tries to bum rush Blaswich with a series of wild strikes but Blaswich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Drago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Blaswich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago.
Blaswich cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drago scores with a hook to the body. Blaswich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaswich.
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!
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Drago. Those never looked like landing.
Drago misses with a combination
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blaswich circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaswich moves away from the strike by Drago.
Blaswich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaswich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago throws a right hand that Blaswich ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaswich also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaswich lands a lovely overhand right.
Blaswich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago.
Blaswich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blaswich thuds his right hand into Drago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drago misses with a right hand
enabling Blaswich to counter with a crisp jab.
Blaswich avoids the body shot from Drago.
Blaswich lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Blaswich finds it's target.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Blaswich to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Blaswich.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blaswich drives through and clinches with Drago against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaswich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Blaswich lands an uppercut.
Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drago tries to break the clinch but Blaswich is controlling the position.
Drago is trying to break free.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaswich lands a right hand.
Blaswich throws a head punch that misses.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a left hand.
Drago looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blaswich breaks from the clinch.
Blaswich misses with a looping left.
Blaswich looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Drago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaswich.
Blaswich is looking to counter punch.
Blaswich slips a jab from Drago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Blaswich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking.
Drago lands a nice shot that snaps Blaswich's head back.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Blaswich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago throws a big shot that misses.
Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Blaswich.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good shot there by Drago.
Blaswich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blaswich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich avoids them all with ease.
Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich avoids them all with ease.
Blaswich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blaswich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaswich as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Blaswich misses.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blaswich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Blaswich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaswich.
Blaswich blocks a jab.
It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago.
Blaswich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Blaswich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blaswich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Blaswich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blaswich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blaswich scores with a nice right hand.
Drago misses with a jab to the body
and Blaswich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Blaswich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Blaswich ducks down to avoid it.
Drago looks to land a left hand but Blaswich moved out of range nicely.
Drago with a nice cross.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaswich is looking to counter punch.
Blaswich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blaswich lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Blaswich coming out on top.
Blaswich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Blaswich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaswich throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaswich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blaswich lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaswich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blaswich just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich misses the jab.
Blaswich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaswich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaswich. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago misses the jab.
Blaswich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blaswich misses the jab.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich moves out of range.
Blaswich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Drago.
Blaswich throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Blaswich moves away from the strike by Drago.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blaswich slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Blaswich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drago.
It looked like Blaswich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drago.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago throws the left hand but Blaswich avoids the punch easily.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaswich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago works over Blaswich's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Blaswich lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich lands with a shot to the body.
Blaswich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drago in his tracks.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blaswich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago takes one to the chin there.
Drago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Blaswich ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaswich has closed the distance and engaged Drago in a clinch.
A short right from Blaswich.
Drago prevents a body shot from Blaswich.
Nice body punch from Blaswich - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaswich.
Blaswich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaswich throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich works Drago's body with a nice hook.
Blaswich throws out a powerful jab.
Blaswich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Blaswich lands.
Blaswich avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Blaswich saw that one coming.
Blaswich dips to his left and cracks Drago with an uppercut!
Maximilian Blaswich is winning the standup battle so far.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaswich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaswich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blaswich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drago was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaswich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaswich works Drago's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Blaswich misses its target.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaswich blocks a jab.
Drago slips under a jab from Blaswich.
Blaswich thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Blaswich scores with a body shot.
Blaswich staying out of range there.
Blaswich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Blaswich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drago punishes Blaswich's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaswich sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blaswich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Blaswich's head but Blaswich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaswich throws a shot to the body.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaswich swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Blaswich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Blaswich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blaswich closes the distance and clinches.
Blaswich is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaswich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaswich swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaswich manages to break the clinch.
Blaswich sizes up Drago with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blaswich ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Nice cross by Drago.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaswich. That snapped Drago's head back.
Drago misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaswich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drago.
Blaswich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaswich throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Drago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaswich misses with a straight right.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaswich misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Drago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blaswich blocks a jab.
Drago throws a series of punches but Blaswich moves out of range.
Drago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaswich avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaswich to score with a decent uppercut.
Drago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaswich to score with a decent uppercut.
Blaswich takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Blaswich as he connects with a hook.
Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Blaswich.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaswich.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaswich looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Blaswich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blaswich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blaswich looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Blaswich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaswich clinches.
Blaswich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Blaswich keeps him there for the moment.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Drago controls his hands.
Blaswich pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Maximilian Blaswich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside.
Blaswich pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Blaswich has the dominant position.
Blaswich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaswich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A short uppercut from Blaswich.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Blaswich keeps him there for the moment.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Blaswich has the dominant position.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaswich has double underhooks.
A short right from Blaswich on the inside.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Blaswich.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside.
Blaswich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drago or not.
Blaswich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaswich throws a big shot that misses.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaswich.
Blaswich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaswich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaswich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drago.
Blaswich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaswich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Blaswich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blaswich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Blaswich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Veron (ranked 3517 p4p, 4457 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 399 p4p, 462 weight class). Jon Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Veron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Veron controls the position for a moment.
Veron is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Veron is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jones is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Veron defends it well.
Jones wants to control the pace but Veron is squirming around nicely.
Veron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones misses with a head shot.
Veron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veron is working hard here to advance position.
Veron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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.
Veron wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Veron looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jones is trying to stick to Veron's back but Veron is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Veron.
Veron is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Veron stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron scoring with punches to the head and body.
Veron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Veron trying to move into half guard but instead Jones has managed to sweep!
Veron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron working a defensive guard here.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Veron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Our spies down at at Punchin N\' Chockin inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Veron passes into half guard.
Veron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veron wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Veron.
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 Diego Veron will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veron manages to avoid it.
Veron throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veron misses with a wild combination.
Veron instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veron closes the distance and clinches.
Veron manages to break the clinch.
Veron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Veron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Veron tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Veron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Veron fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Veron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jumps guard and drags Veron to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Veron stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Veron lands a couple of digs.
Veron controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to stand up but Veron isn't so interested in that idea.
Veron lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Veron tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Veron wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Veron landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron slips nicely into half guard.
Veron tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Veron is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Veron is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Veron is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Veron keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Veron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veron seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Veron slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Veron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veron.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veron scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Veron moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Veron dominates the positioning.
Veron tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Veron is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Veron's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here as Veron stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Veron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Veron closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has picked Veron up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Veron keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Veron makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veron.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Veron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Veron has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones dives into side control.
Veron is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
What's Veron going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Veron tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Veron controlling from the back.
Diego Veron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veron seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Veron lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jones.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Veron connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Jones to escape the position.
Veron is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Veron.
Veron tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
Veron is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Veron throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Veron working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Veron biding his time, controlling Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Veron gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Veron gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Veron apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veron manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Veron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Veron is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veron tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Veron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veron keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Veron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Veron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashi Baray (ranked 2982 p4p, 25559 weight class) and Patrick Kimchi (ranked 307 p4p, 468 weight class). Patrick Kimchi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ashi Baray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Kimchi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimchi.
Baray lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baray throws the kick towards the body but Kimchi avoids it.
Baray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baray wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Baray, which made it look bad.
Ashi Baray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kimchi.
Baray shoots in and drives through. Kimchi sprawls well.
Kimchi shoots in but Baray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kimchi dives in and grabs Baray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baray pushes down on Kimchi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimchi is out of range and Baray settles back down.
Kimchi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baray as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi looks to land a left hand but Baray moved out of range nicely.
Baray dives in and grabs Kimchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kimchi pushes down on Baray's head and hops out.
Baray looks for a takedown but Kimchi sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kimchi or perhaps it was just good defense by Baray, which made it look bad.
Baray takes one to the chin there.
Kimchi tries to clinch up but Baray circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimchi stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Kimchi.
Kimchi looks for a takedown but Baray sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimchi but Kimchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baray stuffs the takedown attempt from Kimchi. Kimchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Baray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimchi lands a high kick!
Baray pushes Kimchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Baray is pushing Kimchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kimchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi tries to break free but Baray pushes him back against the cage.
Baray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kimchi stops a takedown attempt from Baray.
Baray gets control of Kimchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baray will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kimchi tries to stand but Baray is controlling from the bottom.
Baray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimchi is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baray seems keen to control Kimchi's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimchi working some strikes from top position.
Baray pulls Kimchi in close to prevent any damage.
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 Ashi Baray will probably get the nod.
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.
Kimchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baray's waist but Baray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimchi off to one side.
Baray closes the distance and clinches.
Baray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimchi can do to turn this around?
Baray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kimchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baray manages to end up in side control.
Kimchi wants to get back to his feet but Baray is dominant here and he's now got Kimchi's back!
Kimchi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baray really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimchi.
Kimchi rolls, trying to escape but Baray keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi just trying to survive but Baray is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimchi tries to escape the position.
Baray looking for the choke from the back.
Baray is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Kimchi hold on?! Baray is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Baray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baray tries to get out of the position.
Kimchi looking to sit in guard and control but Baray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baray pushes down on Kimchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Baray there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baray controlling the action here.
Baray's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kimchi trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kimchi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimchi is trying to control but Baray passes into side control!
Baray is looking to take a break and control but Kimchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baray takes a little break here. Kimchi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashi Baray dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Baray throws a combination that misses
and Kimchi counters with a three punch combo that has Baray backing up. Baray nods at Kimchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Baray as Kimchi shoots in.
Kimchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Baray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kimchi is working an open guard so Baray takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimchi is looking to clinch.
Kimchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimchi darts in looking for a takedown but Baray gets double underhooks and turns Kimchi into the cage.
Ashi Baray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kimchi.
Kimchi shoots for a takedown but Baray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baray.
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!
Baray is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kimchi's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baray cracks Kimchi with a big right hand but Kimchi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kimchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baray taking a breather here.
Baray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kimchi, who protects the arm well.
Kimchi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Patrick Kimchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baray looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baray postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kimchi looks a forlorn figure.
Baray scoring with strikes but Kimchi is staying in there.
Baray punishing his opponent with strikes.
Baray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kimchi is bucking up trying to escape but Baray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baray content just to control the position here.
Baray working for a guillotine from mount but Kimchi is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi wants to hold on but Baray pushes him away.
Kimchi taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Baray connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Baray landing strikes from the mount.
Baray controlling his opponent.
Baray postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kimchi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Baray around the waist but Baray pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Baray is the winner by TKO! Baray jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashi Baray!
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44% |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Robinson (ranked 2605 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Octavio Maynard (ranked 308 p4p, 461 weight class). Octavio Maynard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jace Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Octavio Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurstr�m and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard.
Maynard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maynard is in Robinson's guard.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Maynard distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Maynard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Maynard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robinson controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
Maynard preventing the sweep.
Robinson pulls Maynard in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maynard controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Maynard ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maynard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Maynard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maynard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jace Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Maynard.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maynard looks winded!
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson lands a jab to Maynard's midsection.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson lands a big uppercut and Maynard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Maynard looks OK. Robinson waves Maynard back to his feet!
Robinson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Maynard out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jace Robinson!
Jace Robinson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Porter Porker (ranked 1830 p4p, 4689 weight class) and Dick Grayson (ranked 97 p4p, 142 weight class). Porker comes to the cage accompanied by PEPPA PIG SONG (Remix). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Porter Porker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurstr�m.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Porker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grayson doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grayson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grayson tries to clinch but Porker moves out of range.
Porker throwing a counter right hand but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Porker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grayson.
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.
Porker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Porker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grayson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grayson takes a shot to the head.
Grayson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson fails with the takedown
and Porker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grayson looks winded!
Porker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Porker counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Dick Grayson has been cut.
Porker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Porter Porker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Grayson.
Porker tries a low kick but Grayson avoids it.
Porker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grayson sprawling to the canvas! Grayson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Porker finish him?!
Porker ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Grayson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porter Porker!
Porter Porker retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Porter Porker took to the microphone: 'IF YOU COME FOR THE PIG YOU BEST NOT MISS!!! Shout out to the Pig Pen I Luh y'all, WHERE MY PIGGAS AT.'.
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FIGHT
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