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Infinity: Deadly Game PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior tries to clinch there but Petrovic circles away.
Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Petrovic connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovic. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Petrovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Petrovic getting side control.
Junior punching from the bottom.
Petrovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Junior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petrovic 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.
Junior punching from the bottom.
Petrovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petrovic connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Junior won't allow Petrovic to pass to mount.
Petrovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrovic pulls his head out easily.
Petrovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Junior is rocked!
Petrovic blocks the strikes from Junior.
Oh Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrovic lands a nice short elbow.
Junior has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petrovic lands strikes from half guard.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Petrovic seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petrovic connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Junior tries to roll over but Petrovic keeps him under control.
Petrovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petrovic connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Junior punching from the bottom.
Junior is not content to let Petrovic control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrovic's back!
Petrovic tries to escape but Junior has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petrovic is trying to get back to his feet but Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Petrovic has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Junior is looking to control Petrovic but Petrovic is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrovic trying to control the hands but Junior breaks the grip.
Junior is trying to stick to Petrovic's back but Petrovic is turning into Junior. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Junior's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrovic.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrovic trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Petrovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Junior working for a triangle but Petrovic defends it easily.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Junior throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Junior has momentary wrist control but Petrovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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.
Petrovic is in close to Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrovic lands a couple of digs.
Petrovic is working Junior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petrovic working some strikes from top position.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Petrovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Junior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Junior striking off his back but it's not causing Petrovic any problems.
Petrovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Petrovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Junior gets caught flat footed, as Petrovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Junior trying to strike off his back.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Petrovic landing with the ground and pound.
Junior has his foot on Petrovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Junior thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Junior is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovic landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Junior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Junior has momentary wrist control but Petrovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Petrovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrovic is in close to Junior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Petrovic cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Junior trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Junior doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Junior is trying to control the position but Petrovic postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovic defends well.
Petrovic works over Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovic defends well.
Junior trying to strike off his back.
Petrovic wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
Petrovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrovic has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrovic won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic working some strikes from top position.
Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrovic stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrovic works over Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Petrovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Junior's head.
Scott Petrovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrovic postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Petrovic landing with the ground and pound.
Petrovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petrovic stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrovic wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrovic shoots in and bounces Junior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
Petrovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Junior's head.
Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Junior has his foot on Petrovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrovic preventing the sweep.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior keeping full guard, as Petrovic tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is trying to keep Petrovic in close.
Petrovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrovic cracks Junior with a solid left hand.
Petrovic working some strikes from top position.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Junior will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Petrovic won't allow Junior to sweep him here.
Petrovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petrovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Junior thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Junior can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrovic controls the pace.
Petrovic advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Petrovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Petrovic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Petrovic scoring with punches and elbows.
Petrovic working the ground and pound.
Petrovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Junior is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Petrovic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Petrovic punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Petrovic with shots to the head and body - Junior looks very uncomfortable down there.
Petrovic lands a heavy elbow.
Petrovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Petrovic landing strikes from the mount.
Petrovic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Petrovic isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Junior that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Junior wants to control but Petrovic is having none of it.
Petrovic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Junior is surviving well by controlling Petrovic's body position as best he can.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior trying to hold on to Petrovic's head to control him but Petrovic postures up.
Petrovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrovic working over Junior with some ground and pound. Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrovic with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic works over Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Junior looking to control.
Petrovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrovic distracts Junior with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jakub Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Petrovic pushes his legs off easily.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott Petrovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Junior keeping full guard, as Petrovic tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Petrovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrovic 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Petrovic!
An out of breath Scott Petrovic 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ellis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes into the arena with You Know It blaring out of the sound system. Ellis Knight could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Garcia's chin.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knight cracks Garcia with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Garcia looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knight finish him?
It looks like Joe Garcia has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
Knight punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Knight doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Garcia crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Garcia's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ellis Knight!
A relieved looking Ellis Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Joe Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'Do not worry everyone loses but its about how you respond that counts and my response will be better than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rinov Alic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Poffo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rinov Alic's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rinov Alic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alic looks to land a right hand but Poffo moved out of range.
Poffo throws a leg kick which misses Alic's front leg but catches the back leg as Alic tries to avoid it.
Poffo throws a hook to the side of Alic's head but Alic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Alic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poffo to score with a decent uppercut.
Alic missing with a left hand there. Poffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poffo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been told by Alic's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poffo misses with a takedown attempt
and Poffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Alic blocks the low kick.
Poffo moves away from the strike by Alic.
Poffo is looking for the big counter here.
Poffo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randy Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poffo thows a leg kick but Alic checks it
and Alic counters with a three punch combo that has Poffo backing up. Poffo nods at Alic to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo throws an off balance right hand
and Alic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poffo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alic prevents a body shot from Poffo.
Alic misses with some punches.
Poffo misses with a body punch.
Alic tries to work over Poffo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alic lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Alic.
Poffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poffo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alic misses with a body punch.
Poffo blocks a body shot from Alic.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Alic controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poffo.
Poffo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alic tries to stall but Poffo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A left hand lands to the body for Alic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poffo.
Alic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo moves forwards but Alic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Poffo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poffo misses the jab.
Alic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poffo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poffo.
Poffo blocks an uppercut.
Poffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Poffo.
Poffo is working Alic over against the cage.
Poffo working aggressively here.
Poffo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alic tries to work over Poffo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poffo gets through Alic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alic's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alic.
Alic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alic breaks the clinch.
Poffo throws a jab when Alic was well out of range.
Poffo feints and then cracks Alic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alic down.
Poffo moves away from the strike by Alic.
Poffo misses with an uppercut
and Alic counters with a straight right hand.
Alic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poffo misses with an uppercut.
Poffo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alic is rocked!
Poffo misses with a head kick.
Oh Alic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alic defending well as Poffo loads up on a big left hand.
Poffo lands a brutal uppercut that launches Alic off his feet! Alic tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Poffo!
After winning the bout, Randy Poffo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Rinov Alic had this to say: 'let's fight again!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gil Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ondrej Rigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ondrej Rigo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Mills misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Rigo misses its intended target.
Rigo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rigo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rigo.
Rigo connects with a jab.
Rigo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Mills.
Mills seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A shot to the body from Mills misses
and Rigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Rigo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Rigo misses its intended target.
Rigo throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mills in his tracks.
Mills fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo misses with a left hand
and Mills counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rigo thinking.
Rigo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Mills misses
letting Rigo counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rigo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mills misses the jab.
Mills jabs Rigo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rigo walks into a stiff left hand from Mills.
It looks like Ondrej Rigo has been cut.
Rigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Rigo takes a swing at Mills's ribcage but misses.
Mills lands a nice looking body kick.
Mills throws a hook but Rigo blocks it.
Mills throws a lazy uppercut
and Rigo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigo tries for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Rigo trying to control the action but Mills is working from the bottom.
Rigo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rigo trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Rigo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rigo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
Rigo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mills!
Rigo wants to take Mills's back but he can't do it this time.
Rigo avoids the attempt from Mills to control.
Mills is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigo has a good base and remains in mount.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigo wants to take Mills's back here but Mills is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mills avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rigo.
Rigo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rigo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rigo wants to control the pace but Mills is squirming around nicely.
Rigo controlling from mount.
Mills tries to hold on but Rigo pushes him away.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ondrej Rigo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rigo moves away from the strike by Mills.
Mills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Mills connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rigo momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills tries to move into range but Rigo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mills lands with a straight right. Rigo didn't see that one coming.
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
Rigo blocks a head kick by Mills.
Rigo connects with the punch.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rigo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mills.
Mills is looking for a counter combo.
Rigo digs a good hook to Mills's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Mills throws a head kick but Rigo moves out of range.
Rigo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rigo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rigo throws an overhand right that lands on Mills's shoulder, as Mills tries to avoid the shot.
Rigo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mills on the side of the head.
Rigo cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mills gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Rigo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills misses with the combination.
Rigo clobbers Mills with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills defending well as Rigo loads up on a big left hand.
Rigo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ondrej Rigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills defending well as Rigo loads up on a big left hand.
Rigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Rigo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mills throws a right hand that Rigo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigo also avoids with ease.
Mills uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigo has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rigo, as that shot connected.
Rigo 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.
Mills misses with a leg kick
and Rigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Rigo scores with a jab. Mills acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rigo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mills finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigo's head.
Rigo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mills's head.
Rigo avoids the head kick by Mills.
Mills misses with a body punch
and Rigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rigo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mills misses with a wild combination.
Rigo lands an overhand right.
Mills delivers a nice body kick.
Rigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills is looking to counter punch.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Rigo moves out of range easily.
Rigo with the counter takedown but Mills avoids it easily.
Rigo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills defending well as Rigo loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigo 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.
Mills sizes up Rigo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Rigo. Those never looked like landing.
Mills scores with a jab.
Mills throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rigo avoids a kick to the body.
Mills throws a head kick but Rigo moves out of range.
Mills throws a series of punches but Rigo moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rigo staying out of range there.
Rigo lands an overhand right.
Mills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ondrej Rigo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ondrej Rigo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rigo checks a leg kick.
Rigo throws a hook to the side of Mills's head but Mills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mills takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rigo scores with a nice right hand.
Mills slips a jab from Rigo.
Jab from Rigo.
Mills looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mills misses with a body punch
and Rigo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rigo throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mills looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills checks a leg kick nicely.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Rigo counter with a right hand.
Mills throws a hook to the side of Rigo's head but Rigo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Rigo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Rigo.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Rigo throws a lazy uppercut
and Mills counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mills misses with a wild body shot.
Mills lands a nice shot that snaps Rigo's head back.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick
and Mills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Rigo does it's job there.
Rigo misses the body punch
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills moves out of range as Rigo strikes.
Mills fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rigo just manages to avoid it.
Mills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Mills was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mills walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rigo tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Rigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rigo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mills throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rigo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rigo swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
Mills throws a series of punches but Rigo moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mills 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigo cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rigo.
Mills misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rigo loads up on a big right hand but Mills slips the punch.
Rigo throws out a powerful jab.
Mills drops his hands momentarily and Rigo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Rigo catches Mills right on the button with a cross.
Mills throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rigo.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Rigo moves out of range easily.
Rigo cracks Mills with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mills moves forwards but Rigo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rigo tries to work over Mills's front leg with a kick but Mills checks it.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigo! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a hook but Rigo blocks it.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rigo works the jab nicely.
Mills looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mills throws the left hand but Rigo avoids the punch easily.
Rigo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rigo lands with an uppercut that bounces Mills off the cage and back into range.
Rigo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Nice shot lands for Rigo.
Gil Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Mills dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigo. That did some damage!
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ondrej Rigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rigo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ondrej Rigo!
A very excited looking Ondrej Rigo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wellman Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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177 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Wellman Iv!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaw.
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wellman Iv.
Shane Wellman Iv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wellman Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Wellman Iv loads up on a big right hand but Shaw slips the punch.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wellman Iv throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Wellman Iv has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Wellman Iv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw ducks under a wild hook from Wellman Iv.
Shaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Wellman Iv throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Wellman Iv avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wellman Iv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wellman Iv shoots and misses
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wellman Iv misses with a takedown attempt
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Chris Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.
Nice cross by Shaw.
Wellman Iv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wellman Iv throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv misses with a body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wellman Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellman Iv tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw throwing a counter right hand but Wellman Iv manages to avoid it.
Wellman Iv misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
Shaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wellman Iv.
Shaw slips under a jab from Wellman Iv.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shaw connects with the punch.
Wellman Iv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shaw is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shaw duly obliges.
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard.
Wellman Iv won't allow Shaw to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Shaw controlling the pace.
Shaw seems to be looking for submissions.
Wellman Iv controlling the position for now.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to his feet.
Wellman Iv wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw is working for a kimura but Wellman Iv is defending it quite comfortably.
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellman Iv keeps working.
Wellman Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wellman Iv clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wellman Iv looks to throw a body kick
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wellman Iv has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wellman Iv.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw misses with a hook. Wellman Iv ducked under it nicely.
Wellman Iv swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chris Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellman Iv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv fails with the takedown
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wellman Iv pushes Shaw off and gets back to his feet.
Wellman Iv moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Wellman Iv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wellman Iv's half guard.
Chris Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shaw is looking for a kimura here.
Shaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellman Iv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shaw.
Wellman Iv is pressing down on Shaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Wellman Iv is keeping the position.
Wellman Iv looking for a sweep. Not yet Wellman Iv, not yet.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellman Iv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wellman Iv is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wellman Iv has escaped and now he's on top!
Shaw is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Wellman Iv's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Wellman Iv's head.
Shaw pushes Wellman Iv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Shaw's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shaw has Wellman Iv pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wellman Iv manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellman Iv shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wellman Iv has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaw is trying to keep an underhook but Wellman Iv manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shaw has one foot on Wellman Iv's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Wellman Iv.
Wellman Iv tries to clinch up
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wellman Iv connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shaw tests Wellman Iv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wellman Iv throws an overhand right that lands on Shaw's shoulder, as Shaw tries to avoid the shot.
Wellman Iv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Shaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wellman Iv's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shaw under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellman Iv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.
As Wellman Iv looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Wellman Iv just gets out of the way.
Chris Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Wellman Iv.
A jab from Shaw does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Iv throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Wellman Iv looks to move away, Shaw throws a big counter combo but Wellman Iv just gets out of the way.
Wellman Iv misses with an uppercut
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Wellman Iv misses with a left hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Wellman Iv backs away, Shaw returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shaw with a jab.
Wellman Iv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wellman Iv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wellman Iv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wellman Iv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Iv pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shaw back to the cage. Wellman Iv follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wellman Iv rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw works Wellman Iv's body with a nice hook.
Shaw looks to land a combination. Wellman Iv sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wellman Iv swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Shaw.
Wellman Iv throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wellman Iv's hands.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wellman Iv. Wellman Iv circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wellman Iv misses the shot to the body.
Shaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wellman Iv sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wellman Iv's half guard.
Wellman Iv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Wellman Iv is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaw.
Wellman Iv is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wellman Iv avoid being mounted?
Shane Wellman Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaw wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
Shaw is working for a submission of some sort.
Shaw wants to control but Wellman Iv is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Shaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shaw 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 Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Shaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lias Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lias Kota acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lias Kota!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester lands a leg kick that knocks Kota off balance momentarily.
Winchester lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Lias Kota has been cut.
Winchester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winchester will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kota up against the cage.
Winchester unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kota lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kota is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winchester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winchester prevents the takedown attempt.
Winchester lands a good knee to the midsection. Kota won't want to take too many of those.
Kota looks winded!
Winchester has Kota pushed against the cage.
Winchester is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Winchester for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The referee calls for Winchester to work.
Winchester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Winchester.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Winchester.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winchester, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester connects with a solid leg kick.
Kota gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winchester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kota really felt that one!
Sam Winchester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lias Kota.
Winchester connects with an inside leg kick.
Winchester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kota in his tracks.
Winchester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Winchester lands a glancing blow to the side of Kota's head.
That has opened up Lias Kota's cut even more.
Kota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winchester. Winchester obviously looking to wear him down.
Winchester lands a nice hook to Kota's body. Kota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winchester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester lands with a cross.
The cut above Lias Kota's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Winchester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winchester rushes Kota and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester breaks the clinch.
Winchester is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Winchester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winchester cracks Kota with a good jab.
Kota walks into a straight right hand from Winchester.
Lias Kota's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Winchester.
Winchester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Winchester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Winchester cracks the inside of Kota's front leg.
Winchester closes the distance and pushes Kota back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Winchester.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lias Kota's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Winchester!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stapleton has chosen Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jeremy Stapleton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phoenix Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar lands with an uppercut that bounces Stapleton off the cage and back into range.
Templar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stapleton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Templar connects with the punch.
Stapleton throws a shot from downtown. Templar moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Templar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templar staying out of range there.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Stapleton cracks Templar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Nice body punch from Templar.
Stapleton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stapleton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Templar to the canvas! Templar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stapleton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
After winning the bout, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Crisis by Twista Feat. Tech N9ne as his entrance music. 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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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santos wants to clinch up but Quinn keeps it at a distance.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Quinn is quick to defend against it.
Santos feints and as Quinn raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Quinn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Santos has passed into half guard!
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quinn has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Quinn wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Quinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinn actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quinn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santos is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Santos stalling away here and it's allowed Quinn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santos trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quinn trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quinn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Santos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Quinn has Santos in his guard.
Quinn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Santos has picked Quinn up and slammed him! Quinn can't keep hold of the triangle and Santos manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is not content to let Santos control the position.
Quinn is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Quinn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Quinn had a free shot at his head there.
Quinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Santos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Quinn is defending well.
Santos controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quinn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos tries to roll over but Quinn keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quinn is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Quinn is controlling well.
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quinn pulls his head out easily.
Santos is pressing down on Quinn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quinn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Quinn is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Quinn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quinn working some strikes from top position.
Quinn throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quinn looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Quinn working for submissions but it's allowed Santos to get to half guard.
Quinn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santos controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Quinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos controlling from side mount.
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos trying to control the position but Quinn is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn manages to get back to half guard.
Quinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinn looking for subs from the bottom but Santos mounts him!
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.
Santos has hold of Quinn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quinn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape.
Santos is really struggling to control Quinn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Quinn is trying desperately to improve position.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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.
Santos wants to control the pace but Quinn is squirming around nicely.
Quinn can't escape the position.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vice has chosen Watch out, Vice is on a patrol! as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
214 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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34
216 lbs
23 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter thows a leg kick but Vice checks it
letting Vice counter with a right hand.
Vice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vice throws a body kick that misses.
Shifter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vice sprawls and moves away.
Vice has managed to clinch.
Shifter blocks a body shot from Vice.
Vice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vice lands a shoulder strike.
Shifter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shifter prevents Vice from improving his position.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is working for a submission of some sort.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vice trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
Shifter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vice tries to kick Shifter off but Shifter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vice is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vice trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shifter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shifter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vice defend it? Shifter steps over the head and cranks it - Vice is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pat Garret has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pat Garret seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Garret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Harris!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garret missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garret fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris slips under a jab from Garret.
Harris lunges at Garret with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garret's hand.
Garret is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Garret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garret connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garret connects with a solid leg kick.
Garret throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Garret on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret motions for Harris to come forward. Garret throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Conor Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harris misses with a low kick as Garret jumps back.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Garret counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Garret scores with a nice right hand.
Garret is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garret missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garret. Garret obviously looking to wear him down.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garret is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Garret clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Garret moves his leg out of the way.
Garret throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Harris lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Garret makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garret lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Garret there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garret was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garret throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris thumps Garret with a low kick.
Garret is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a right hand that Garret ducks under and follows up with a left that Garret also avoids with ease.
Garret checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Garret throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garret keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris thows a leg kick but Garret checks it
and Garret counters with a good, hard body kick but Harris shrugs it off.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris jabs Garret to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Garret misses its target.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garret circles away quickly and effectively.
Garret jabs Harris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garret is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Garret throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garret appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Garret.
Nice shot by Garret.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garret.
Garret thumps Harris with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
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.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
Garret half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garret moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Garret as he checks the leg kick.
Pat Garret is winning the standup battle so far.
Garret checks a low kick from Harris.
Garret takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garret bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garret rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Garret lands a shoulder strike.
Harris blocks a body shot from Garret.
Garret struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garret.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garret is defending well for now.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Garret lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Garret lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garret gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harris is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him?
Garret is working Harris over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Garret pushes Harris against the cage. Garret is working some dirty boxing. Garret pushes off with a quick right hook! Harris goes down! Harris tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Garret moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Garret!
A victorious Pat Garret thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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