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RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oko Boggo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oko Boggo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Vader dips to his left and cracks Boggo with an uppercut!
Boggo is rocked!
Crack! Vader connects with the perfect overhand right and Boggo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hades Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punch Boxing (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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hades Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punch Boxing!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Boxing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boxing throws a big shot that misses.
Boxing lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxing tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Boxing's guard.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxing working a defensive guard here.
Boxing might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson trying to control but Boxing is working from the bottom.
Boxing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boxing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxing has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Boxing keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boxing with a hook.
It looks like Hades Anderson has been cut.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Boxing sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Boxing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Punch Boxing has been cut.
Boxing is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxing is trying desperately to improve position.
Anderson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boxing to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boxing shrugs it off.
Boxing really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxing throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson dives in and grabs Boxing's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxing pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Boxing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage.
Boxing lands with a light punch inside.
Boxing lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxing walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hades Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxing as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boxing wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson stays in close to Boxing's body and controls the position.
Boxing seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxing working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Boxing misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson feints and as Boxing raises his hands in defense, Anderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hades Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boxing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boxing looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxing, not yet.
Boxing trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Boxing wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson trying to control but Boxing is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Boxing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boxing is trying to stand up here but Anderson is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Boxing defend it? Anderson steps over the head and cranks it - Boxing is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hades Anderson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wymond Ivy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Petolu (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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wymond Ivy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Petolu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petolu is trying to defend but Ivy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petolu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petolu wants to sweep but Ivy has passed to side control!
Petolu can't do much from the bottom here.
Petolu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petolu is trying to escape the position but Ivy is controlling the position.
Ivy prevents Petolu from escaping the position.
Petolu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ivy is trying to get an arm triangle but Petolu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petolu tries to buck Ivy off but Ivy is having none of it.
Petolu pushes Ivy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ivy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ivy is working to tighten his grip on Petolu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petolu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ivy is really squeezing tight and eventually Petolu passes out! Ivy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wymond Ivy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Grasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bishop Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Grasso!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grasso missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grasso momentarily.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grasso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grasso gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Grasso's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grasso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Grasso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grasso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Grasso.
Grasso tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grasso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Grasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bishop Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Grasso.
Taylor gets through Grasso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grasso throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Grasso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grasso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Grasso shrugs off.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grasso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grasso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grasso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Grasso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Taylor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grasso.
Grasso pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor has Grasso pressed against the cage, preventing Grasso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Taylor catches Grasso right on the button with a cross.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grasso in his tracks.
Grasso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grasso is rocked!
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grasso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grasso gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Grasso fails to pull guard.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Grasso can't get the takedown.
A short left from Taylor.
Grasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Grasso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Grasso is quick to defend against it.
Grasso throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Grasso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grasso keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Grasso gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor has Grasso pressed against the cage, preventing Grasso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grasso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor pushes Grasso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Grasso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grasso is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grasso takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grasso misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Grasso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grasso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grasso at a distance.
Grasso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grasso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grasso.
A head kick misses from Grasso.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Grasso is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Grasso's defenses.
Grasso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor cracks Grasso with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grasso falls to his knees and Taylor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapancadon Minare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minare has chosen ConeCrewDiretoria - Rainha da Pista as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Tyson Pearson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tyson Pearson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lapancadon Minare!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson lands with a cross.
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Minare's shoulder, as Minare tries to avoid the shot.
And Minare tries to counter it with a takedown but Pearson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Minare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Minare throws a big counter head kick but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
Minare looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Minare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minare scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson misses with a looping right.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minare keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson misses the jab.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Pearson misses with an uppercut.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minare throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minare gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Minare tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Pearson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Minare buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Minare!! Minare is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Pearson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Pearson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manol Josifov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josifov comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Thugs N Harmony - Foe Tha Love of Money. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manol Josifov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zenith Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Josifov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Jones misses with a combination
and Josifov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Josifov ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Josifov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Jones has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manol Josifov!
Manol Josifov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abraham Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lincoln fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lincoln moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln drives through and clinches with Savitaipale against the cage.
Savitaipale wants to take the fight to the mat but Lincoln manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savitaipale's knee momentarily.
Lincoln takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Lincoln throws a body kick.
Savitaipale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincoln counters with an outside leg kick.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Lincoln's body.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincoln rather than just go for the knockout.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Lincoln is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Lincoln blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Savitaipale. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln instigates a clinch.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln stalling.
Savitaipale wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincoln won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lincoln.
Still in the clinch, Lincoln scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savitaipale.
Lincoln really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lincoln lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
Lincoln throws an elbow that misses.
Lincoln crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
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!
Savitaipale wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Lincoln lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Lincoln presses Savitaipale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savitaipale pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense.
Abraham Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Lincoln's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the body
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincoln doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincoln is looking to clinch.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abraham Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lincoln takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale works his way into full mount!
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Savitaipale dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound effectively.
Lincoln is rocked!
Savitaipale raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincoln definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lincoln tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savitaipale is in Lincoln's guard.
Savitaipale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Lincoln blocks nicely.
Savitaipale stands and throws Lincoln's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lincoln is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Savitaipale yanks on the arm and Lincoln is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Savitaipale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atte Savitaipale!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Bwoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Nerlinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
199 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Bwoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Nerlinger!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerlinger thows a leg kick but Bwoy checks it
and Bwoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bwoy misses with a looping left.
Bwoy scores with a three punch combo!
Bwoy scores with a nice right hand.
Bwoy moves out of range of the body kick from Nerlinger.
Bwoy moves in looking to clinch but Nerlinger pushes him off.
Bwoy slips a jab from Nerlinger.
Bwoy misses the jab.
Bwoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bwoy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bwoy clinches.
Bwoy stops a takedown attempt from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bwoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nerlinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bwoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerlinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nerlinger wants a takedown.
Simon Bwoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Nerlinger.
Bwoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nerlinger blocks an uppercut.
Nerlinger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bwoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bwoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bwoy stalling.
Bwoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nerlinger fails to land.
Bwoy lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bwoy.
Bwoy misses with a body punch.
Nerlinger can't find room to land a body shot as Bwoy controls the action.
Bwoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bwoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bwoy blocks a body shot from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bwoy lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Nerlinger on the inside.
Nerlinger blocking some punches.
Bwoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bwoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bwoy lands with a left to the head.
Nerlinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerlinger can't get the takedown.
Bwoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bwoy prevents a body shot from Nerlinger.
Bwoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerlinger's elbow.
Bwoy lands with a left to the head.
Nerlinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Bwoy.
Nerlinger tries to land knees in the clinch but Bwoy avoids the damage to the body.
Bwoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nerlinger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nerlinger.
Bwoy stops a takedown attempt from Nerlinger.
Bwoy stops a takedown attempt from Nerlinger.
Bwoy blocking some punches.
Bwoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nerlinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bwoy.
Bwoy misses with a body punch.
Bwoy digs a right hand underneath Nerlinger's ribcage. Nerlinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nerlinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bwoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy misses with a body punch.
Nerlinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nerlinger blocks an uppercut.
Bwoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bwoy tries to work over Nerlinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nerlinger misses with a punch to the body.
Nerlinger tries to throw a body punch but Bwoy avoids it by throwing Nerlinger back against the cage.
Bwoy lands a right hand.
Bwoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nerlinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nerlinger.
Bwoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerlinger's elbow.
Bwoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nerlinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bwoy prevents it.
Bwoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Bwoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerlinger's elbow.
Bwoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerlinger's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nerlinger backwards.
Nerlinger blocks an uppercut.
Nerlinger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bwoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bwoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nerlinger tries to work over Bwoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bwoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bwoy blocks an uppercut.
Nerlinger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bwoy or not.
Bwoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nerlinger or not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nerlinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bwoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Nerlinger as the two fighters clinch.
Nerlinger prevents a body shot from Bwoy.
Bwoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nerlinger prevents a body shot from Bwoy.
Bwoy works on Nerlinger's body with a couple of short punches.
Nerlinger throws a head punch that misses.
Nerlinger lands a shot to the body.
Nerlinger wants the takedown. Bwoy is fighting it off but Nerlinger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bwoy's guard against the cage.
Nerlinger looks winded!
Nerlinger won't allow Bwoy to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Bwoy 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Nerlinger as he connects with a hook.
Bwoy throws a hook to the side of Nerlinger's head but Nerlinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bwoy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bwoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bwoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nerlinger on the side of the head.
Bwoy misses with a two punch combination.
Nerlinger wants to counter the offense by Bwoy and move into the clinch position.
A punch combination from Bwoy misses.
Simon Bwoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bwoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Nerlinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nerlinger misses with a wild body shot.
Nerlinger moves into the clinch.
Nerlinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nerlinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bwoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nerlinger can do to turn this around?
Nerlinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nerlinger tries to work over Bwoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nerlinger looking for a takedown.
Nerlinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nerlinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nerlinger tries to throw a body punch but Bwoy avoids it by throwing Nerlinger back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bwoy misses with some punches.
Nerlinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bwoy prevents a body shot from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bwoy prevents it.
Nerlinger prevents a body shot from Bwoy.
Nerlinger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nerlinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nerlinger blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Nerlinger.
Bwoy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bwoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simon Bwoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Nerlinger.
Bwoy gets through Nerlinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nerlinger stalling in the clinch but Bwoy improves position.
Bwoy working aggressively here.
Simon Bwoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bwoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nerlinger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bwoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerlinger trying to land knees to the body.
Nerlinger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nerlinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Bwoy controls his hands.
Bwoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nerlinger's elbow.
Nerlinger tries to work over Bwoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nerlinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bwoy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bwoy.
Nerlinger can't find room to land a body shot as Bwoy controls the action.
Bwoy throws a head punch that misses.
Bwoy lands an uppercut.
It looks like Karl Nerlinger has been cut.
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!
Bwoy blocking some punches.
Bwoy throws a head punch that misses.
Nerlinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bwoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bwoy.
Nerlinger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bwoy has a couple of punches blocked by Nerlinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy throws a head punch that misses.
Bwoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nerlinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nerlinger misses with a body punch.
Nerlinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nerlinger blocks a body shot from Bwoy.
Bwoy digs a right hand underneath Nerlinger's ribcage. Nerlinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bwoy tries to throw a body punch but Nerlinger avoids it by throwing Bwoy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bwoy fails to land.
Nerlinger lands a right hand.
Bwoy lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bwoy.
A head punch on the inside from Bwoy fails to land.
Bwoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bwoy blocks an uppercut.
Nerlinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bwoy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nerlinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bwoy working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bwoy misses with the head strike.
Nerlinger blocks an uppercut.
Bwoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nerlinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nerlinger is leaning against Bwoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nerlinger has a couple of punches blocked by Bwoy.
Bwoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nerlinger.
Nerlinger cracks Bwoy with a nice body shot.
Nerlinger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bwoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nerlinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bwoy is trying to maintain a safe position but Nerlinger gets an underhook and turns Bwoy into the cage.
Nerlinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nerlinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nerlinger lands a takedown into guard.
Nerlinger postures up in Bwoy's guard and throws a big left but Bwoy blocks it.
Nerlinger connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Bwoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Nerlinger's cut.
That's time! Bwoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nerlinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bwoy is looking to clinch but Nerlinger is avoiding it.
Nerlinger blocks a jab.
Bwoy looks to throw the jab but Nerlinger is out of range.
Bwoy clinches with his opponent.
Nerlinger misses with a body punch.
Bwoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bwoy scores with a shot to the side of Nerlinger's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nerlinger.
Nerlinger tries for a takedown but Bwoy manages to get underhooks.
Nerlinger is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bwoy can't fight it off and eventually Nerlinger manages to take the fight to the floor. Bwoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bwoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerlinger advances to half guard.
Bwoy tries to roll over but Nerlinger keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerlinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerlinger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bwoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bwoy is in trouble now - Nerlinger has advanced to mount!
Nerlinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nerlinger lands a couple of good shots and Bwoy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nerlinger lands shots from the back.
Nerlinger punches the canvas rather than the man.
Karl Nerlinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerlinger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bwoy is defending well though. Nerlinger let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nerlinger throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nerlinger connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bwoy to escape the position.
Nerlinger is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bwoy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Nerlinger has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bwoy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Nerlinger doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Nerlinger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Raskolnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rod Raskolnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
151 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samwell Tarly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Raskolnikov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raskolnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Raskolnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raskolnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarly.
Raskolnikov wants to counter with a clinch but Tarly pushes him away.
Raskolnikov has Tarly up against the cage in a clinch.
Raskolnikov scores with a shot to the side of Tarly's head.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow strike.
Raskolnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarly avoids the damage to the body.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raskolnikov blocking some punches.
Tarly misses with some punches.
Tarly lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tarly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarly blocks an elbow strike.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarly gets an underhook and turns Raskolnikov into the cage.
Raskolnikov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raskolnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside that Tarly shrugs off.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raskolnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarly controls his hands.
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov working Tarly over with knees to the body.
Raskolnikov crunches a lovely knee into Tarly's ribcage.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tarly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raskolnikov can turn it around.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Raskolnikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raskolnikov lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Raskolnikov on the inside.
Tarly is rocked!
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raskolnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow strike.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Raskolnikov.
A right hand to the body from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Tarly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Raskolnikov.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Raskolnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Raskolnikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raskolnikov jumps guard and drags Tarly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raskolnikov pushes Tarly off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tarly seems to have got his legs back now.
Raskolnikov rushes Tarly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raskolnikov crunches a lovely knee into Tarly's ribcage.
Raskolnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Raskolnikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarly misses with a body punch.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Raskolnikov misses with a knee strike.
Tarly can't find room to land a body shot as Raskolnikov controls the action.
Raskolnikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarly.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov throws a head punch that misses.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly pushes Raskolnikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarly misses with some punches.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Raskolnikov tries to throw a body punch but Tarly avoids it by throwing Raskolnikov back against the cage.
Tarly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Raskolnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Raskolnikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Raskolnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raskolnikov has Tarly pushed against the cage.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow just above Tarly 's eye.
Tarly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarly misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raskolnikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Raskolnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tarly backwards.
Raskolnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tarly is defending well for now.
Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Raskolnikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tarly swats away the attempt to clinch by Raskolnikov.
Tarly throws a hook to the side of Raskolnikov's head but Raskolnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raskolnikov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raskolnikov forces Tarly back against the cage and clinches.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raskolnikov.
Tarly tries a body shot but Raskolnikov blocks it.
Raskolnikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Raskolnikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raskolnikov cracks Tarly with a nice body shot.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarly's elbow.
Raskolnikov pushes Tarly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Raskolnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarly backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raskolnikov has a couple of punches blocked by Tarly.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raskolnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov stalling in the clinch.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raskolnikov wants to stall.
Tarly throws a head punch that misses.
Tarly blocks the elbow strike.
Tarly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Raskolnikov as the two fighters clinch.
Raskolnikov slows down the pace here.
Raskolnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Tarly controls the action.
Tarly misses with some punches.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarly avoids a wild elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tarly.
Tarly struggles to land a body shot inside as Raskolnikov controls his hands.
Raskolnikov blocking some punches.
Tarly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raskolnikov effectively controlling the action here.
Tarly working aggressively here.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly.
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land.
Tarly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Tarly takes a shot to the head.
Rod Raskolnikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raskolnikov is working for takedown but Tarly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tarly misses with a punch to the body.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
Tarly gets through Raskolnikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand.
Tarly prevents a body shot from Raskolnikov.
Tarly blocks the elbow strike.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raskolnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Tarly avoids the damage to the body.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly avoids the elbow strike from Raskolnikov, against the cage.
Tarly misses with some punches.
Tarly digs a right hand into Raskolnikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raskolnikov's gas tank.
Raskolnikov stalls.
Tarly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Tarly avoids a wild elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
Tarly lands with a left to the head.
Raskolnikov misses with some punches.
Tarly throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tarly on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Raskolnikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tarly backwards.
Tarly blocks a body shot from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov missing with knees to the body.
Raskolnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands an uppercut.
Tarly works on Raskolnikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov tries to work over Tarly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarly backwards.
Raskolnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarly controls his hands.
Tarly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raskolnikov backwards.
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rod Raskolnikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Raskolnikov tries to clinch up
and Raskolnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raskolnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raskolnikov slips a jab from Tarly.
Raskolnikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Raskolnikov fails to land.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarly has a couple of punches blocked by Raskolnikov.
Tarly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raskolnikov digs a right hand underneath Tarly's ribcage. Tarly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Raskolnikov on the inside.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly working aggressively here.
A short right from Tarly on the inside.
Tarly takes a shot to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a body punch.
Raskolnikov scores with a shot to the side of Tarly's head.
Raskolnikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tarly lands a body punch.
Tarly dodges an elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
Tarly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raskolnikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tarly takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarly avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raskolnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov jumps guard but Tarly turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarly.
Tarly can't find room to land a body shot as Raskolnikov controls the action.
Raskolnikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov misses with a body punch.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside that Tarly shrugs off.
Raskolnikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tarly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tarly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow just above Tarly 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raskolnikov.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarly misses with a punch on the inside.
Raskolnikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Tarly won't want to take too many of those.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tarly backwards.
Tarly blocks the elbow strike.
Raskolnikov blocking some punches.
Tarly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Raskolnikov.
Tarly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Raskolnikov.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raskolnikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raskolnikov pushes Tarly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarly throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raskolnikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tarly blocks a body shot from Raskolnikov.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raskolnikov lands a shot to the body.
Tarly tries a body shot but Raskolnikov blocks it.
Rod Raskolnikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tarly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarly misses with the head strike.
Tarly swings wildly with an uppercut but Raskolnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raskolnikov just leaning against Tarly, taking a breather.
Raskolnikov blocking some punches.
Raskolnikov blocks an uppercut.
Raskolnikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tarly working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Raskolnikov.
Samwell Tarly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raskolnikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Raskolnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raskolnikov 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Raskolnikov!
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RATING
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