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VFN 41: Margera Vs Warner PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Good wrestling
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foot circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foot's head backwards.
Silva connects with a right hand. Foot shakes it off.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Foot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foot looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Foot got wobbled bad by a big combination! Silva presses forward with punches and knees until Foot stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Foot closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiham Anhinoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anhinoit comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy and I Know It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiham Anhinoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kottari throws an overhand right that lands on Anhinoit's shoulder, as Anhinoit tries to avoid the shot.
Kottari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anhinoit throws a combination. Kottari tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anhinoit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kottari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anhinoit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kottari scrambles back to his feet.
Anhinoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anhinoit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anhinoit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
Kottari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kottari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anhinoit jabs at Kottari's body.
Kottari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anhinoit keeps Kottari at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anhinoit lands a slapping body shot.
Kottari looks winded!
Anhinoit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kottari takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anhinoit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kottari back to the cage. Anhinoit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Anhinoit lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kottari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anhinoit.
Anhinoit lands a left and a right that send Kottari crashing to the mat, dazed. Anhinoit thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kottari is rocked!
Anhinoit is looking to wear down Kottari with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kottari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anhinoit jabs Kottari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anhinoit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anhinoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anhinoit scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anhinoit thumps Kottari with a low kick.
Anhinoit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kottari is still on wobbly legs! Can Anhinoit finish him?
That has opened up Rami Kottari's cut even more.
Anhinoit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anhinoit connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kottari. Anhinoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kottari seems to have recovered his senses.
Aiham Anhinoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kottari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anhinoit drops Kottari with a beautiful combination! Kottari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anhinoit is looking for the KO!
Anhinoit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anhinoit.
Anhinoit is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kottari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crack! A monster head kick from Anhinoit and Kottari falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Anhinoit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aiham Anhinoit!
An out of breath Aiham Anhinoit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Go Getter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lights Out. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Scott Wolfe enters the cage!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Go Getter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Getter moves in looking to clinch but Wolfe pushes him off.
Getter fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe slips a jab and a cross from Getter.
Wolfe lands a nice hook to Getter's body. Getter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolfe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Donk. Wolfe catches Getter right on the button with a cross.
Getter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Getter's front leg but catches the back leg as Getter tries to avoid it.
Getter is breathing heavily.
Getter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wolfe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Getter somewhat.
Wolfe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Getter at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe lands a big right hand that sends Getter crashing to the mat! Wolfe stays standing though and waves Getter back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Getter.
Wolfe throws a nice looking combination but Getter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Getter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfe cracks a nice hook into Getter's ribs.
Wolfe scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Getter moves out of range easily.
Wolfe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolfe drops Getter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wolfe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Wolfe!
A pretty intense looking Scott Wolfe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bambang Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon mm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bambang Suryanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brandon mm!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mm connects with a looping right hand.
Suryanto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting mm counter with a right hand.
mm tries to bum rush Suryanto with a series of wild strikes but Suryanto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suryanto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mm counters with a right hand to the body.
mm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Suryanto gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suryanto is trying to get an arm triangle but mm is defending well.
mm throws Suryanto to one side and escapes!
Suryanto has his takedown stuffed
and mm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambang Suryanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryanto has his takedown stuffed
and mm counters with a left and a right that stings Suryanto.
It looks like Bambang Suryanto has been cut.
Bambang Suryanto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suryanto misses with a takedown
and mm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suryanto with a lazy takedown attempt
and mm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts mm, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suryanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suryanto is breathing heavily.
mm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suryanto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suryanto misses with a takedown
and mm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
mm fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Suryanto to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Suryanto looks to clinch but mm throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Suryanto taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandon mm!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Godin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerome Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Godin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Godin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Godin's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Godin keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson is posturing up here but Godin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wilson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wilson has to tap! Slick submission there by Godin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Godin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Jarni Kutsoo 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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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banas's guard.
Kutsoo trying to control but Banas is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Artur Banas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kutsoo scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Banas as he connects with a hook.
Kutsoo gets a clinch.
Kutsoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Banas stalling the fight.
Kutsoo tries to circle away but Banas has him pinned against the cage.
Banas lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Banas as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo goes for a takedown attempt but Banas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Kutsoo with that takedown attempt.
Kutsoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutsoo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo ducks under a wild hook from Banas.
Kutsoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banas. That one must have hurt.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches.
Banas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutsoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banas stalls.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Banas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Banas holds him up against the cage and eventually Kutsoo drops back down to his feet.
Kutsoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutsoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banas smiles and moves away.
Kutsoo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutsoo clinches up with Banas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banas to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Banas.
Kutsoo goes for a takedown attempt but Banas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banas motions for Kutsoo to come forward. Banas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banas throws a leg kick which misses Kutsoo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutsoo tries to avoid it.
Kutsoo misses with a looping left.
Kutsoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banas can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banas.
Kutsoo misses with a two punch combination.
Banas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banas lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutsoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo working a defensive guard here.
Banas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutsoo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Banas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutsoo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Banas controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutsoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banas defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Banas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banas sprawls well. Banas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutsoo drives through and clinches with Banas against the cage.
Banas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kutsoo is trying to keep an underhook but Banas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Banas trying to control the pace.
Kutsoo tries to roll over but Banas keeps him under control.
Kutsoo won't allow Banas to pass to mount.
Kutsoo moves into full guard.
Banas with a nice head shot there.
Banas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Banas defends easily.
Kutsoo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo keeping full guard, as Banas tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kutsoo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Banas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Kutsoo has momentary wrist control but Banas slips an elbow through the middle.
Banas stops Kutsoo from standing up.
Banas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Artur Banas just wasn't active enough.
Banas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kutsoo shoots in and drives through. Banas sprawls well.
Kutsoo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banas counters with a stiff right hand.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Banas connects with a leg kick. Kutsoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banas lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutsoo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banas after a bit of a struggle.
Banas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banas is pushing Kutsoo 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.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Banas won't allow it.
Kutsoo misses with the head strike.
Banas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kutsoo can't fight it off and eventually Banas manages to take the fight to the floor. Kutsoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kutsoo tries to strike from the bottom.
Banas tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutsoo is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutsoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Banas trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Banas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Artur Banas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banas counters with a nice body kick.
Kutsoo has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutsoo misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Banas.
Banas taking a breather.
Kutsoo jumps guard but Banas stands there with Kutsoo around his waist. Kutsoo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Banas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutsoo avoids a kick to the body.
Kutsoo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kutsoo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banas wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Banas is working hard here to advance position.
Banas managing to control the position.
Banas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banas moves out of range of the body kick from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banas moves into the clinch.
Banas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banas has picked Kutsoo up - he's going for a ride! Banas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Banas stalling.
Kutsoo gets back to full guard.
Banas content to stall in guard here.
Banas trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Kutsoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutsoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banas moves into full guard.
Banas trying to control the position here.
Jarni Kutsoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banas has his hands on Kutsoo's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo postures up and lands a big shot to Banas's brow.
Banas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutsoo is one step ahead there.
Kutsoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutsoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Artur Banas just wasn't active enough.
Kutsoo throws a body punch but Banas moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Banas. No joy for Kutsoo on that attempt.
Kutsoo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutsoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarni Kutsoo.
Kutsoo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutsoo. Kutsoo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kutsoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kutsoo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Banas moves into the clinch.
Banas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but Banas won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Come on Banas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Banas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banas 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Banas!
A very excited looking Artur Banas 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sune Folkeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulus Herzog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sune Folkeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulus Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Folkeson counters with a stiff right hand.
Herzog lands a nice shot that snaps Folkeson's head back.
Folkeson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Folkeson throws an off balance right hand
and Herzog counters with a left to the body.
Folkeson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Herzog looks to land a right hand but Folkeson moved out of range.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Folkeson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Herzog slips under a jab from Folkeson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Folkeson moves out of range of the strikes.
Folkeson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog throws a shot to the body.
Herzog throws an off balance right hand
and Folkeson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Herzog cracks Folkeson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Herzog looks to throw the jab but Folkeson is out of range.
Folkeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog throws a right and a left that Folkeson avoids nicely.
Herzog lands a nice looking body shot.
Folkeson throws a looping overhand right but Herzog ducks down to avoid it.
Folkeson throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Folkeson.
Herzog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herzog takes a swing at Folkeson's ribcage but misses.
Herzog misses with a jab to the body
and Folkeson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folkeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Folkeson.
Herzog slips a straight right by Folkeson.
Paulus Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Folkeson.
Herzog looks to land a combination but Folkeson avoids it well.
Folkeson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Herzog, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson slips a jab from Herzog.
Herzog misses with a straight left.
Herzog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Folkeson.
Herzog tries to bum rush Folkeson with a series of wild strikes but Folkeson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Folkeson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Folkeson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Folkeson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Folkeson misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Folkeson. Folkeson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Herzog misses with a two punch combination.
Folkeson misses with a looping right.
Folkeson throws a hook but Herzog avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a body shot.
Herzog throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog throws a right hand that Folkeson ducks under and follows up with a left that Folkeson also avoids with ease.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Folkeson avoids them all with ease.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Folkeson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Folkeson avoids them all with ease.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Folkeson.
Herzog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Folkeson doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Herzog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulus Herzog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herzog works Folkeson's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Herzog!
Herzog thuds his right hand into Folkeson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herzog takes a swing at Folkeson's ribcage but misses.
Folkeson slips under a jab from Herzog.
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
Herzog lands a nice looking body shot.
Folkeson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
Herzog misses with a hook. Folkeson ducked under it nicely.
Folkeson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkeson throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folkeson manages to avoid it.
Herzog works the jab nicely.
Herzog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Folkeson's head.
Folkeson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Folkeson is rocked!
Herzog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Folkeson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog throws a hook but Folkeson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Folkeson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog throws a poor cross that misses
and Folkeson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Herzog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folkeson manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Folkeson.
Herzog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Folkeson.
Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Folkeson.
Herzog lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herzog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Herzog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Folkeson on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Herzog staying out of range there.
Folkeson missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Folkeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
Folkeson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herzog.
Herzog throws a shot from downtown. Folkeson moves away and avoids it.
Herzog misses with a two punch combination.
Herzog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Folkeson.
Nice straight punches there by Folkeson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Folkeson.
Herzog lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Folkeson blocks a jab.
Folkeson throws a jab but it's blocked by Herzog.
Herzog scores with a shot to the body.
Folkeson throws out a loose jab but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Herzog. Those never looked like landing.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Folkeson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulus Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Folkeson circles away quickly and effectively.
Herzog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Folkeson.
Folkeson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herzog.
Folkeson walks into a jab.
Folkeson throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Herzog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Folkeson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herzog.
Herzog misses with a straight right.
Herzog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herzog misses with an uppercut. Folkeson saw that one coming.
Herzog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Folkeson's head.
Folkeson misses with a hook.
Herzog cracks Folkeson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Folkeson misses with an uppercut
and Folkeson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Folkeson.
Herzog throws a lazy right hand but Folkeson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herzog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Herzog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Herzog misses.
Herzog defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folkeson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Herzog scores with a hook to the body. Folkeson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Folkeson slips a jab from Herzog.
Folkeson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Folkeson slips under a jab from Herzog.
A telegraphed right hand from Folkeson misses the target.
Herzog throws the left hand but Folkeson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Folkeson misses with an uppercut
and Herzog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Folkeson thinking.
Herzog throws a shot from downtown. Folkeson moves away and avoids it.
Folkeson throws a lazy right hand but Herzog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Folkeson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Herzog connects with a jab.
Folkeson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herzog.
Herzog looks to score with a jab to the body but Folkeson is just out of range.
Herzog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Folkeson.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
Herzog scores with a shot to the body.
Folkeson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Herzog counters with a nice body shot.
Herzog throws a jab when Folkeson was well out of range.
Folkeson swats away the attempt to clinch by Herzog.
Folkeson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog jabs Folkeson right on the nose. Folkeson blinks but takes it well.
Herzog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Folkeson manages to avoid it.
Herzog defending well as Folkeson loads up on a big left hand.
Paulus Herzog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Herzog swings away with a body shot that misses
and Folkeson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herzog lands with an overhand left.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Folkeson was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Folkeson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog scores with a jab to the body.
Sune Folkeson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulus Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herzog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulus Herzog!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Luukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Lisiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lisiewicz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duran Duran - Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Luukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerzy Lisiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Luukku does no damage.
Lisiewicz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luukku circles away.
Alex Luukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lisiewicz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lisiewicz throwing shots but Luukku is blocking nicely.
Luukku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lisiewicz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lisiewicz is looking to advance position but Luukku won't allow it.
Lisiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Luukku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lisiewicz wants to work for an arm triangle but Luukku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luukku is not content to let Lisiewicz control the position.
Lisiewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luukku pushes Lisiewicz off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Lisiewicz. Lisiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luukku, who protects the arm well.
Luukku is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lisiewicz is controlling him well.
Luukku wants to control but Lisiewicz postures up.
Luukku is not content to let Lisiewicz control the position.
Lisiewicz advances nicely into full mount.
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.
Lisiewicz dominating with strikes here.
Luukku just holding on.
Lisiewicz with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lisiewicz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lisiewicz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lisiewicz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lisiewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luukku?
Lisiewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luukku?
Lisiewicz punching from mount but Luukku doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lisiewicz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lisiewicz cracks Luukku with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lisiewicz looking to ground and pound but Luukku is blocking nicely.
Lisiewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luukku?
Luukku is trying to escape the mount.
Lisiewicz lands a heavy elbow.
Lisiewicz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luukku is trying to stand.
Lisiewicz with shots to the head and body - Luukku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisiewicz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Luukku is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Luukku is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz lands a big shot there that rocks Luukku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lisiewicz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Luukku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Luukku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luukku?
Lisiewicz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luukku?
Lisiewicz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lisiewicz with shots to the head and body - Luukku looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lisiewicz lands with some strikes.
Luukku is rocked!
Lisiewicz raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Lisiewicz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luukku swings for the body but Lisiewicz moves out of range.
Lisiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luukku.
A punch combination from Luukku misses.
Lisiewicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luukku has his foot on Lisiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lisiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
Lisiewicz throws a strike but Luukku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Luukku lands a couple of digs.
Lisiewicz trying to control the position here.
Lisiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lisiewicz can do anything to dispel that myth.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lisiewicz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Luukku is defending well. Lisiewicz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Luukku has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lisiewicz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerzy Lisiewicz!
Jerzy Lisiewicz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Margera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clutch - The Regulator. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bam Margera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but Margera sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Margera lands a head shot.
Margera is looking to slow Warner down with leg kicks.
Margera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warner moves away.
Margera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Margera instigates a clinch.
Warner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Margera prevents it.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Warner.
Margera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Margera.
Warner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warner takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Margera.
Margera lands an elbow inside that Warner shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Margera.
Warner looks winded!
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Margera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera lands a right hand.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Still in the clinch, Margera scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Margera.
Margera lands a hook that snaps the head of Warner backwards.
Margera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Margera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Margera presses Warner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Margera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Margera lands a big knee! That's hurt Warner! Oh, he's all over the place! Margera lands another knee that sends Warner to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera retains his lightweight title!
Bam Margera gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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