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FCFC 61: 6 6 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juri Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Juri Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips defending well as Han loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips slips under a jab from Han.
Phillips looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Han thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Phillips. That snapped Han's head back.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Han throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Han slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Benny Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Han does no damage.
Phillips misses with a hook. Han ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Han. That's going to slow Phillips down.
Han lands with a thumping leg kick.
Han uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Han thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
Phillips looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Han fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Han scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Han moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Han.
Han scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Han as he connects with a hook.
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips is aggressively charging in as Han backs up avoiding any damage. Han tosses out a jab and Phillips runs right into it face first! Phillips is out cold! Han dropped down on all fours and is barking in Phillips's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juri Han!
A very excited looking Juri Han 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Velka's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill - Insane In The Membrane. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Tapio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Miklo Velka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velka slips under a jab.
Tapio blocks a head kick by Velka.
Velka with a jab.
Velka looks for the body kick but Tapio saw that one coming.
Velka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tapio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tapio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velka is fending him off so far but Tapio persists. Nope, Velka circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapio misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velka tries to land a body kick
letting Tapio counter with a right hand.
It looks like Miklo Velka has been cut.
Velka scores with a hook.
Tapio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tapio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velka.
Velka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velka throws a wild body kick that Tapio sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Velka misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tapio.
Tapio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tapio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tapio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velka, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapio is looking to take a break and control but Velka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tapio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tapio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Velka is not content to let Tapio control the position.
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.
Tapio is trying to get an arm triangle but Velka is defending well.
Tapio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Velka, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tapio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velka keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tapio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miklo Velka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Velka cracks Tapio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velka throws an overhand right that lands on Tapio's shoulder, as Tapio tries to avoid the shot.
Tapio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Velka did well to prevent Tapio getting side control.
Tapio trying to control the action but Velka is working from the bottom.
Tapio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Velka is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kari Tapio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kari Tapio made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huima Kostaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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265 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Kharitonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Huima Kostaja!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov is breathing heavily.
Kostaja lands a glancing blow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
It looks like Boris Kharitonov has been cut.
Kostaja clinches.
Kharitonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostaja manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kostaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kharitonov's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kostaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kostaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kostaja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kostaja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kostaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kostaja wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Kostaja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kostaja chips away with some ground and pound.
Kostaja wants to control from the top but Kharitonov keeps moving.
Kostaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov keeping moving, preventing Kostaja from controlling successfully.
Kostaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huima Kostaja has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kostaja tries to clinch up.
Kharitonov tries to keep at a distance but Kostaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kostaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kostaja.
Kostaja tries to pull guard but Kharitonov won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Kostaja.
Kostaja lands a shoulder strike.
Kostaja gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kharitonov regains guard.
Kostaja throwing strikes but missing.
Kostaja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kharitonov's head.
Kharitonov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kostaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kharitonov being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostaja works over Kharitonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Kostaja controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kostaja trying to control but Kharitonov is working from the bottom.
Kostaja stopping the sweep attempt from Kharitonov.
Kostaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharitonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kharitonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huima Kostaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Kharitonov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kostaja shoots in for a double leg but Kharitonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kostaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostaja lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kharitonov sprawling to the canvas. Kostaja follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kharitonov hang on?
Kharitonov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oh Kharitonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostaja throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kharitonov has his hands clasped together but Kostaja breaks the hold and Kharitonov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kostaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huima Kostaja!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Anton Hammer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anton Hammer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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219 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Hammer circles away.
Hammer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro cracks Hammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hammer connects with a leg kick. Okiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okiro throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okiro blocks a head kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Okiro.
Hammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okiro moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a leg kick but Okiro moved away.
Okiro lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Hammer jabs Okiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okiro looks gassed!
Hammer throws a head kick but Okiro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a head kick that Okiro semi-blocks.
Hammer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Okiro's belly button to the back.
Hammer staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Okiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okiro ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a leg kick but Okiro saw it coming and moves away.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okiro counters with a solid body kick.
Hammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hammer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Okiro drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hammer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Okiro's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Hammer!
A very excited looking Anton Hammer 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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