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Infinity: LHW Title Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Badger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rage!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Badger. That snapped Rage's head back.
Rage tries to sprawl but Badger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rage kicks Badger off and gets back to his feet.
Badger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rage is fending him off so far but Badger persists. Nope, Rage circles away and we're back to standing.
Badger is breathing heavily.
Badger avoids the head kick by Rage.
Badger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rage sprawls and moves away.
Badger dodges the punch combination from Rage.
Badger blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Badger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Badger.
Badger has been working on his balance at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rage.
Badger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jack Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rage as Badger shoots in.
Rage misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Badger throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Badger shows good takedown defense.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Badger moves out of range easily.
Badger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rage swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Badger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage swings for the body but Badger moves out of range.
Badger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Badger saw that one coming.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Badger moves out of range easily.
Badger misses with a double jab.
Badger swinging wildly here.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Badger's head.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
Badger lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger moves out of range of the strikes.
Badger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Badger.
Rage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Badger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Badger, which made it look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rage was covering up waiting for the punch and Badger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badger tries to counter with a takedown but Rage is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Badger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Badger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Badger does no damage.
Badger wants to clinch.
Badger misses with a hook. Rage ducked under it nicely.
Badger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badger looking to score a takedown here. Rage is defending well but Badger drives through and ends up in Rage's guard.
Rage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Badger is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badger throws a big shot that misses.
Badger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Badger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rage as he jumps to the side.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Badger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Badger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Badger wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Badger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jack Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badger tries to clinch but Rage moves out of range.
Rage scores with a three punch combo!
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown. Badger tries to sprawl out of it but Rage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Badger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Badger throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
Rage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Badger has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rage breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rage avoids it really well and circles away.
Badger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rage tries to avoid it but Badger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rage to the ground. Rage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage throws a head kick but Badger moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger avoids the body shot from Rage.
Badger closes the distance and clinches.
Rage breaks from the clinch.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Rage.
Badger moves into the clinch.
Badger works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rage is on top in guard.
Rage decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Badger scores with a takedown into Rage's guard.
Rage uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
Badger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Badger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Badger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rage's guard.
Rage pushes Badger off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries for a takedown but Rage circles away easily
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Badger both land. Nice combination.
Badger throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage rushes Badger and presses him up against the cage.
Badger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rage misses with a two punch combination.
As Rage looks to move away, Badger throws a big counter combo but Rage just gets out of the way.
Jack Badger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Badger's guard.
Badger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badger wants to stand and escape but Rage is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Badger tries to get out of the position.
Rage stands up from Badger's guard - Rage perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rage misses with a body shot.
Badger throws a big counter combination but Rage scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Badger throws out a powerful jab.
Badger throws a head kick that misses
and Rage counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger shoots for a takedown but Rage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Badger throwing a counter right hand but Rage manages to avoid it.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage shoots in and drives through. Badger sprawls well.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badger rushes Rage and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage jumps into guard, dragging Badger to the mat.
Rage pushes Badger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badger slaps away a takedown attempt from Rage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger works over Rage's head and body with a nice combination.
Badger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rage makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rage connects with a nice looking jab.
Rage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Badger throwing a counter right hand but Rage manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger gets a clinch.
Rage is trying to break the clinch but Badger is controlling him.
Rage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rage is trying to force a seperation but Badger has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Badger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Badger has him pressed against the cage.
Badger breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Badger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Rage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badger doesn't seem phased though.
Badger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rage's waist but Rage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badger off to one side.
Rage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badger as he avoids it easily.
Jack Badger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rage.
Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Badger sprawls well. Badger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Badger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rage throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rage lands with a straight right. Badger didn't see that one coming.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badger looking to score a takedown here. Rage is defending well but Badger drives through and ends up in Rage's guard.
Rage pushes Badger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Rage.
Rage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Badger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rage throws a sloppy body shot
and Badger counters with a three punch combo that has Rage backing up. Rage nods at Badger to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryan Rage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a hook but Badger blocks it.
Badger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Badger moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRage.
Rage looks for a takedown but Badger sprawls well.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Badger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badger drives through with a takedown into guard.
Badger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Badger is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Badger landing some decent shots from guard.
Badger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jack Badger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badger throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Rage.
I've got Rage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rage!
After winning the bout, Ryan Rage 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (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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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rollo Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lothbrok forces Southbrook back against the cage and clinches.
Southbrook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Southbrook 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.
Southbrook breaks from the clinch.
Southbrook scores with a spinning back kick!
Southbrook misses with a hook. Lothbrok ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lothbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Southbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Southbrook lands with a nice body punch.
Southbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Southbrook.
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a takedown. Southbrook tries to sprawl out of it but Lothbrok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Southbrook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Southbrook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southbrook scores with the left hand. Lothbrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Southbrook connects with a leg kick. Lothbrok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lothbrok dives in and grabs Southbrook's left leg, looking for a takedown. Southbrook pushes down on Lothbrok's head and hops out.
Southbrook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southbrook lands a leg kick that knocks Lothbrok off balance momentarily.
Lothbrok moves into the clinch.
Southbrook successfully pulls guard.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southbrook is keeping the position for now.
Lothbrok works over Southbrook with some ground and pound from guard.
Southbrook wants to sweep but no luck.
Southbrook has his foot on Lothbrok's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrok works his way back into a safe position though.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrok content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok postures up and lands a big shot to Southbrook's brow.
Lothbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Lothbrok tries to free his leg and advance position but Southbrook is retaining full guard.
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lothbrok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok won't allow Southbrook to sweep him here.
Southbrook is looking for a triangle but Lothbrok pushes his legs off easily.
Southbrook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Southbrook is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok with a nice head shot there.
Lothbrok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Southbrook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Southbrook has an active guard here but Lothbrok has managed to pass into half guard.
Lothbrok not doing much here.
Southbrook trying to get back to full guard but Lothbrok takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southbrook tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Southbrook sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lothbrok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Southbrook's head.
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. Lothbrok connects with a nice short shot to Southbrook's temple.
Lothbrok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Southbrook with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Southbrook is trying to get back to full guard.
Southbrook looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Lothbrok there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saiyan Southbrook will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Southbrook swings for the body but Lothbrok moves out of range.
Lothbrok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Southbrook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lothbrok throws a right hand that Southbrook ducks under and follows up with a left that Southbrook also avoids with ease.
Southbrook throws out a loose jab but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southbrook scores with a jab to the head.
Southbrook connects with a leg kick. Lothbrok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Southbrook has closed the distance and engaged Lothbrok in a clinch.
Lothbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southbrook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Southbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Southbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Lothbrok is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Lothbrok drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southbrook is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southbrook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Southbrook's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southbrook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Southbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lothbrok is one step ahead there.
Lothbrok chips away with some ground and pound.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Southbrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southbrook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Southbrook's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Southbrook working for submissions but it's allowed Lothbrok to get to half guard.
Lothbrok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Southbrook is looking for a sweep. Lothbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lothbrok moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Southbrook.
Southbrook is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok lands a few punches from side control.
Lothbrok landing a few strikes.
Southbrook is rocked!
Lothbrok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Southbrook is still in real trouble! Can Lothbrok finish him?
Rollo Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big shot lands for Lothbrok! That's hurt Southbrook! Will he recover? Lothbrok fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rollo Lothbrok!
A relieved looking Rollo Lothbrok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Saiyan Southbrook stepped up to the mic, saying 'to lose at my age is normal this guy is a good fighter
but lets bereal this punk wont ever be great but i will! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru comes into the arena with Judas Priest - Pain Killer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Whiteside!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkannaru closes the distance and clinches up with Whiteside, looking for a takedown. Pulkannaru pushes Whiteside against the cage but Whiteside circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Whiteside as he connects with a hook.
Pulkannaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkannaru leaves Whiteside with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whiteside clinches up against the cage.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown.
Pulkannaru lands a knee to the body.
Pulkannaru is fighting off a takedown attempt but Whiteside is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pulkannaru to the mat. Pulkannaru regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pulkannaru keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Pulkannaru wants to stand but Whiteside is controlling the position.
Pulkannaru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pulkannaru tries to get out of the position.
Pulkannaru keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whiteside is controlling him.
Pulkannaru working a defensive guard here.
Whiteside wants to pass the guard but Pulkannaru is keeping the position.
Pulkannaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whiteside on the ground.
Pulkannaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whiteside is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pulkannaru wants to stand and escape but Whiteside is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulkannaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkannaru moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pulkannaru wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whiteside shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pulkannaru is trying to defend but Whiteside finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Whiteside in particular looking to stall.
Whiteside landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pulkannaru is controlling Whiteside's trapped leg to prevent Whiteside from advancing to side control.
Pulkannaru is refusing to be controlled, as Whiteside sits in half guard.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand back up but Whiteside is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside working over Pulkannaru with some ground and pound. Pulkannaru looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whiteside is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whiteside thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulkannaru's head.
Pulkannaru wants to control but Whiteside is keeping busy.
Whiteside throwing shots but Pulkannaru is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkannaru trying to hold on to Whiteside's head to control him but Whiteside postures up.
Whiteside scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Whiteside.
Pulkannaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulkannaru taking some punishment here, with Whiteside in his half guard.
Whiteside landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pulkannaru is looking to improve his position.
Whiteside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Whiteside is nestled in close to Pulkannaru, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkannaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Whiteside tries to pass to full mount but Pulkannaru defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Whiteside dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Whiteside looks to land a combination but Pulkannaru avoids it well.
Pulkannaru is looking to clinch.
Whiteside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiteside wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiteside takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkannaru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whiteside.
Nice uppercut there from Whiteside.
Pulkannaru tries to keep at a distance but Whiteside has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru prevents the takedown attempt.
Pulkannaru throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteside turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Whiteside manages to end up in side control.
Pulkannaru bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasi Pulkannaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkannaru misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Whiteside on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkannaru lands with a kick to the temple. Whiteside shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pulkannaru throws a sloppy head kick and Whiteside moves out of range easily.
Pulkannaru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whiteside is fending him off so far but Pulkannaru persists. Nope, Whiteside circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whiteside! But no joy.
Pulkannaru tries to clinch but Whiteside is having none of it.
Whiteside throws a hook but Pulkannaru avoids it easily.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
Pulkannaru really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pulkannaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiteside.
The fighters circling - Whiteside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiteside throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkannaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiteside has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiteside slows the pace down in half guard.
Whiteside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whiteside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkannaru defending well though.
Whiteside works his foot free and advances to mount.
Whiteside avoids the attempt from Pulkannaru to control.
Whiteside quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Whiteside but it's paid off an Pulkannaru is forced to tap! Nice work by Whiteside.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Whiteside!
A relieved looking Johnny Whiteside thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pasi Pulkannaru spoke after the fight, saying 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugs Bani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bani comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss me. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bugs Bani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas I!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas I tries to bum rush Bani with a series of wild strikes but Bani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bani shoots in but no luck this time.
Leonidas I displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bani.
Leonidas I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bani is looking for a counter combo.
Leonidas I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bani seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bani shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonidas I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bani's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bugs Bani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bani shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas I tries to sprawl out of it but Bani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leonidas I will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas I is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bani was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King Leonidas I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas I swivels and escapes.
Bani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leonidas I misses with a left hand
and Bani counters with a series of strikes. Leonidas I will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leonidas I fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bani, pushing him back against the cage.
Bani tries to pull guard but Leonidas I won't allow it.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonidas I will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I throws a shot from downtown. Bani moves away and avoids it.
Bani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonidas I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonidas I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonidas I.
An attempted straight right counter from Bani misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas I misses with a wild body shot.
Bani defending well as Leonidas I loads up on a big left hand.
Bani is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leonidas I misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I cracks a nice hook into Bani's ribs.
Bani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas I circles away.
Leonidas I displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bani.
Leonidas I clinches up against the cage.
Leonidas I tries to throw a body punch but Bani avoids it by throwing Leonidas I back against the cage.
Leonidas I misses with a body punch.
Bani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonidas I sprawls well. Leonidas I wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bani gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas I drops Bani with a beautiful combination! Bani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leonidas I is looking for the KO!
Bani is rocked!
It looks like Bugs Bani has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonidas I tries to clinch but Bani moves out of range.
Bani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonidas I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bani somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bugs Bani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leonidas I changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leonidas I quickly recovers to half guard.
Bani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leonidas I has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Bani connects with a nice short shot to Leonidas I's temple.
Bani is keen to just control but Leonidas I is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leonidas I tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bugs Bani!
Bugs Bani made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Life's like a box of Chocolates, you'll never know what you'll get'.
The defeated King Leonidas I had this to say: 'To accept defeat is not the Spartan way. Fear me, because I will be back, but next time, I will bring with me the whole of Sparta.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Ohmsford (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Ohmsford!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage clinches.
Ohmsford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Savage uses from the top position.
Ohmsford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohmsford is retaining full guard.
Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohmsford wants to control but Savage postures up.
Ohmsford tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Ohmsford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savage stops Ohmsford from getting back to his feet.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford is staying active underneath Savage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ohmsford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage is trying to control. Ohmsford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Savage is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savage pulls his head out easily.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohmsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Ohmsford defending well.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ohmsford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohmsford actively working from the bottom here.
Savage performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ohmsford actively working from the bottom here.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Ohmsford defends it.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Ohmsford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohmsford keeps working.
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ohmsford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ohmsford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ohmsford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ohmsford.
Ohmsford is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohmsford throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
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.
Savage trying to control the position but Ohmsford is working away.
Ohmsford tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Savage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohmsford can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Savage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ohmsford is looking to escape.
Ohmsford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ohmsford tries to reverse the position but Savage maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Ohmsford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savage has Ohmsford up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ohmsford avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ohmsford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rocky Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Ohmsford.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ohmsford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ohmsford is defending well for now.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ohmsford is breathing heavily.
Ohmsford blocks an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage is pushing Ohmsford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage gets through Ohmsford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage scores with a shot to the side of Ohmsford's head.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Ohmsford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Savage.
Savage stalling the fight.
Savage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Savage for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Savage pulls guard.
Ohmsford won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohmsford can do to turn this around?
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Ohmsford is proving a slippery customer.
Savage working for a triangle but Ohmsford defends it easily.
Ohmsford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Savage is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ohmsford, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage is stalling in the full guard.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ohmsford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ohmsford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ohmsford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Savage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ohmsford looking for a guillotine here but Savage defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control but Ohmsford is working from the bottom.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ohmsford is keeping the position.
Savage lands a couple of elbows.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Ohmsford is keeping the position.
Ohmsford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savage defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohmsford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savage is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Savage dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Savage clinches up with Ohmsford and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ohmsford or not.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Ohmsford takes a shot to the head.
Savage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Savage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ohmsford's face.
Ohmsford is rocked!
It looks like Cole Ohmsford has been cut.
Ohmsford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ohmsford wants a takedown.
Savage tightens his grip and picks Ohmsford up, before dumping him to the ground. Ohmsford manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savage is looking to work some ground and pound but Ohmsford has wrist control.
Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ohmsford on the ground.
Savage pushing down on Ohmsford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage is looking to advance position but Ohmsford won't allow it.
Savage is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ohmsford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wants to work for an arm triangle but Ohmsford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ohmsford won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohmsford trying to control from the bottom.
Savage not doing much here.
Ohmsford is looking to control Savage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ohmsford avoid being mounted?
Savage decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savage throws a series of punches but Ohmsford moves out of range.
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage tries to throw a body punch but Ohmsford avoids it by throwing Savage back against the cage.
Savage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohmsford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ohmsford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Savage escapes and throws Ohmsford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohmsford keeps working.
Ohmsford defending against the ground and pound.
Ohmsford is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ohmsford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savage wants to control but Ohmsford is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ohmsford is looking to regain half guard here but Savage keeps moving and retains side control.
Ohmsford is letting Savage control him for a moment.
Ohmsford is looking for a sweep.
Savage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cole Ohmsford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage tries to advance to mount but Ohmsford denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savage 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Savage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recall has chosen Stairway to Heaven as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hideo Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Recall slips under a jab.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Recall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Sakurai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Recall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sakurai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakurai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Recall.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakurai is looking to counter punch.
Sakurai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Recall.
Sakurai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakurai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Recall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Recall slips a jab from Sakurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall is looking for the big counter here.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Sakurai throws a hook to the side of Recall's head but Recall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Recall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Recall moves away and avoids it.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Sakurai.
Recall misses with a body shot.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
Recall throws a big counter head kick but Sakurai avoids it with no problem.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Recall misses.
Sakurai's corner calls for a 1-2. Sakurai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakurai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Recall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai with a hook.
Recall slips under a jab from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a lazy right hand but Recall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Recall tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakurai is wise to it.
Recall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakurai.
Sakurai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Sakurai catches Recall right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Recall misses with a low kick.
Recall slips a straight right by Sakurai.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakurai throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Recall does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Sakurai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakurai throws a jab when Recall was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Recall counters with a straight right hand.
Recall throws a hook but Sakurai avoids it easily.
Sakurai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Sakurai misses with a looping left.
Recall misses with a body kick.
Recall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Recall staying out of range there.
Sakurai looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakurai.
Recall slips a jab from Sakurai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Recall lands a high kick!
Sakurai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakurai throwing a counter right hand but Recall manages to avoid it.
Sakurai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Recall looks to land a combination but Sakurai avoids it well.
Recall misses with the combination.
Sakurai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakurai misses the target.
Sakurai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakurai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
And Recall tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakurai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakurai ducks under a wild hook from Recall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Sakurai dominated that round.
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.
Sakurai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakurai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Recall 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.
Recall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Recall moved out of range nicely.
Sakurai throws a jab but it's blocked by Recall.
Sakurai misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakurai.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Recall can do to turn this around?
Recall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakurai was well out of range. Poor timing from Recall.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Sakurai checks a low kick from Recall.
Sakurai lands a really nice looking cross but Recall seems unphased.
Recall misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut
and Recall counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Recall moved out of range nicely.
Recall blocks a jab.
Recall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hideo Sakurai is winning the standup battle so far.
Recall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Recall counters by clinching up.
Recall looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Sakurai.
Sakurai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Recall throws an elbow that misses.
Recall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Recall tries to work over Sakurai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall tries to work over Sakurai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Recall prevents Sakurai from breaking the clinch.
Recall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Recall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
Sakurai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut.
Recall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Recall stalks Sakurai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakurai's face. Sakurai staggers backwards, shaken.
Recall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakurai looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakurai thinking.
Sakurai avoids the head kick by Recall.
Recall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakurai loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
Recall connects with a high kick.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakurai connects with a crisp jab.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Sakurai misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Recall moves away and avoids it.
Recall is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Sakurai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Recall tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakurai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Recall slips under a jab from Sakurai.
Recall tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakurai is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall throws a leg kick but Sakurai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sakurai throws a shot from downtown. Recall moves away and avoids it.
Recall misses with a wild combination.
Sakurai lands a nice shot that snaps Recall's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakurai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Recall.
Sakurai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Recall. Recall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakurai misses the target.
Recall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sakurai throws a jab when Recall was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Recall!
Recall swings for the body but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai throws a looping overhand right but Recall ducks down to avoid it.
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 Hideo Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sakurai swings widly with a right hand
and Recall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakurai throws a hook but Recall blocks it.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Recall is looking to score with low kicks.
Recall connects with a body shot that sends Sakurai's belly button to the back.
Sakurai blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Sakurai misses.
Recall throws a right and a left that Sakurai avoids nicely.
Recall motions for Sakurai to come forward. Recall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
Recall tries to work over Sakurai's front leg with a kick but Sakurai checks it.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Recall moved out of range nicely.
Recall slips a jab from Sakurai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai avoids the head kick by Recall.
Sakurai misses the jab.
Sakurai throws an overhand right that lands on Recall's shoulder, as Recall tries to avoid the shot.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sakurai throws a hook but Recall blocks it.
Sakurai throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Sakurai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Recalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Recall moves out of range as Sakurai strikes.
Sakurai avoids the head kick by Recall.
A big right from Recall misses.
Sakurai throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Recall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sakurai eats them both and turns towards Recall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Recall throws out a leg kick but Sakurai moves out of range and Recall only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakurai.
A shot to the liver by Recall. Beautiful body shot.
Sakurai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Recall misses with a low kick as Sakurai jumps back.
It looked like Sakurai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Recall connects with a high kick.
Hideo Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakurai misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai misses with a straight right.
Sakurai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Recall.
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakurai circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakurai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanson Recall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakurai misses with a hook.
Sakurai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Sakurai.
Recall throws a wild body kick that Sakurai sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Sakurai.
Recall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakurai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Recalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Recall slips a jab from Sakurai.
Recall throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai throws a right hand that misses
and Recall counters with a single leg into guard. Sakurai didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Recall landing some decent shots from guard.
Recall chips away with some ground and pound.
Recall preventing the sweep.
Recall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Recall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Recall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recall lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Recall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Recall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Recall is in close to Sakurai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Recall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakurai's head.
Hanson Recall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Recall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanson Recall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sakurai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Sakurai!
In defeat, Hanson Recall stepped up to the mic, saying 'That sucked'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernz Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail comes to the cage accompanied by Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube. Gilas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernz Gilas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flail lands a jab to the head.
Flail lands a head kick. Gilas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bernz Gilas has been cut.
Jab by Flail.
Gilas misses with a takedown
and Flail counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flail as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Flail misses its target.
Gilas tries to clinch but Flail moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flail.
Flail is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Flail.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flail buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flail looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flail throws Gilas to one side and escapes!
Jab, jab by Flail - just one landing.
Gilas staying out of range there.
Gilas shoots in looking for a takedown but Flail manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gilas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone Flail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernz Gilas.
Gilas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Flail is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gilas dives into side control.
Flail bucks up and tries to throw Gilas off but instead Gilas has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flail has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gilas.
Flail fending off the submission attempt from Gilas.
Gilas is trying to stick to Flail's back but Flail is turning into Gilas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gilas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flail.
Flail with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flail slips nicely into half guard.
Flail lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gilas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gilas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilas, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flail passes Gilas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Flail is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flail is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flail passes the guard and advances to mount!
Flail raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flail scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A big strike lands for Flail! That's really hurt Gilas and he's turned his back - Flail keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Flail jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Flail!
After the fight, Stone Flail was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blood!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ford.
Blood drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford clinches up with Blood and pushes him back against the cage.
Blood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blood moves into the clinch.
Ford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blood has hold of one of Ford's legs. Ford is fighting the takedown attempt but Blood gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ford pushes Blood off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Blood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ford looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Ford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Ford going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Blood works to advance to full mount. Ford defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford working to try and regain half guard.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Blood is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ford wants to get back to his feet.
Blood is controlling the pace.
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.
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.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood working over Ford with some ground and pound. Ford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ford actively working from the bottom here.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ford is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Ford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.
Ford looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
Blood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ford looking for subs from the bottom but Blood mounts him!
Blood avoids the attempt from Ford to control.
Ford is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ford is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood prevents Ford from getting the reversal.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ford tries to kick Blood off but Blood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ford is in trouble now - Blood has advanced to mount!
Blood trying to control but Ford is having none of it.
Blood avoids the attempt from Ford to control.
Ford regains half guard.
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 Rob Ford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Blood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ford defends it nicely.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blood can do to turn this around?
Blood can't get the takedown.
Blood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Blood.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Blood in his tracks for a moment.
Blood takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ford kicks off Blood and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
Blood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ford circles away.
Blood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blood walks into a straight right hand from Ford.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Ford has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blood gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Ford wants to sweep but no luck.
Ford pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ford has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blood passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford regains half guard.
Blood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ford.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ford is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
Blood trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood postures up and lands a big shot to Ford's brow.
Blood won't allow Ford to sweep him here.
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richard Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Ford is trying to stand up here but Blood is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is trying to maintain the position but Blood is very close to passing his half guard.
Blood in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ford tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Blood!
Richard Blood is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Richard Blood made sure he mentioned Bushido Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Orlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the whores of westeros. Orlov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Straight Outta Compton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov breaks from the clinch.
Lannister looks for a takedown but Orlov sprawls well.
Lannister has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
Lannister stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lannister wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov checks a low kick from Lannister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister cracks Orlov with a good jab.
Orlov's coach down at He Man Women Haters Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Orlov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister drives through and clinches with Orlov against the cage.
Lannister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexander Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Orlov dives in and grabs Lannister's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lannister pushes down on Orlov's head and hops out.
Lannister closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orlov to the mat! Orlov manages to get full guard.
Orlov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Orlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lannister trying to control but Orlov is working from the bottom.
Lannister looking to sit in guard and control but Orlov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lannister has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orlov has managed to get both his arms back between Lannister's legs - danger averted.
Lannister controlling the position.
Orlov gets to his feet - Lannister follows without any prompting.
Orlov drives through and clinches with Lannister against the cage.
Orlov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Orlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lannister smiles and moves away.
Tyrion Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Orlov.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orlov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lannister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orlov keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Orlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lannister is putting a hurting on Orlov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lannister goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orlov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lannister's guard! Nice work there by Orlov!
Lannister has his hands on Orlov's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Lannister won't let him.
Lannister trying to control the position.
Orlov is looking to stand up but Lannister won't let him.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Orlov wants to stand but Lannister is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Orlov dominated that round.
That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Lannister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orlov avoiding damage.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lannister avoids it.
Lannister lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but Lannister blocks it.
Orlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lannister is pressed up against the cage. Orlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lannister down to the mat. Lannister avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orlov tries to clinch but Lannister moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lannister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Lannister back into the cage.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lannister manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Lannister rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Orlov to work.
Orlov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orlovs head.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Orlov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Orlov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
Orlov gets through Lannister's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Orlov.
Lannister has Orlov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lannister pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Orlov tumbling to the mat - Lannister dives into Orlov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov is looking to stand up but Lannister isn't so interested in that idea.
Orlov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov is trying to control the position but Lannister postures up.
Lannister passes into half guard.
Lannister is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lannister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Orlov wants to get back to his feet but Lannister is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lannister is looking to work some ground and pound but Orlov has wrist control.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lannister throwing strikes from guard but Orlov blocks nicely.
Orlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lannister controls the pace.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lannister throws a strike but Orlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Orlov wants to stand and escape but instead Lannister has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a couple of digs.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard.
Lannister thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Orlov's head.
Lannister not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lannister lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lannister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lannister is trying to work for a kimura but Orlov is defending well.
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 Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Orlov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lannister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Orlov tries to clinch but Lannister is having none of it.
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lannister goes for a takedown attempt but Orlov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Orlov looking to score a takedown here. Lannister is defending well but Orlov drives through and ends up in Lannister's guard.
Lannister had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orlov defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lannister's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control the position.
Lannister has his hands on Orlov's head, controlling the position.
Lannister throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Orlov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlov breaks the clinch.
Lannister clinches up with Orlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lannister tries to break free but Orlov pushes him back against the cage.
Orlov has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Orlov is controlling him.
Lannister is trying to push Orlov away but Orlov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Orlov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orlov tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Orlov back against the cage.
Lannister is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orlov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lannister takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Orlov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Lannister blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lannister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Orlov forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
Orlov misses with some punches.
Orlov misses with a punch on the inside.
Orlov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Lannister lands a nice uppercut.
Lannister has Orlov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orlov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lannister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lannister is working for takedown but Orlov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lannister manages to break the clinch.
Lannister rushes Orlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orlov lands with a short shot to the head.
Orlov lands a left hand.
A short right from Lannister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Orlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Orlov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lannister smiles and moves away.
Lannister throws the left hand but Orlov avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orlov.
Orlov moves into the clinch.
Orlov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Orlov.
Lannister gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Orlov pushes Lannister off and gets back to his feet.
Orlov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lannister can't break the clinch.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrion Lannister is winning the standup battle so far.
Lannister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Orlov.
It looked like Lannister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lannister tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orlov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Orlov!
Our winner, Alexander Orlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellis Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen You Know It as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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211 lbs
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196 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Asbra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellis Knight!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a jab when Asbra was well out of range.
A head kick by Knight misses
and Asbra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight throws a jab when Asbra was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Asbra lands a head kick!
It looks like Ellis Knight has been cut.
Asbra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asbra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asbra.
Asbra takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asbra throws a nice looking combination but Knight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knight catches Asbra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asbra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Ellis Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asbra scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asbra connects with an inside leg kick.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asbra.
Asbra lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asbra was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Asbra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asbra jabs Knight right on the nose. Knight blinks but takes it well.
Knight is rocked!
Knight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Asbra is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Knight flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Knight is out cold! Asbra holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Asbra!
A very excited looking Papa Asbra 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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