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SFN8 Helsinki 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atif Muhammad (ranked 24709 p4p, 825 weight class) and Boubacar Binio (ranked 23782 p4p, 777 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Atif Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boubacar Binio!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad leaves Binio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Binio closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Muhammad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Binio has had enough of the clinch but Muhammad keeps him there for the moment.
Binio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muhammad swats away the attempt to clinch by Binio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binio lands a front kick.
Muhammad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Binio is trying to keep Muhammad in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binio has his foot on Muhammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muhammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Muhammad pushing down on Binio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Muhammad decides to stand up.
Binio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Atif Muhammad has been cut.
Binio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muhammad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Binio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muhammad keeps the fight on the outside.
Binio connects with a body shot.
Muhammad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muhammad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Binio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Muhammad off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhammad just trying to survive but Binio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Muhammad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Binio throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Binio looks winded!
Muhammad just trying to survive but Binio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Muhammad really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Binio's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Muhammad trying to control the position but Binio manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad tries to break free.
Binio working for a choke but Muhammad is defending well.
Binio keeps control of the position as Muhammad tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Binio gets his hands free as Muhammad looks to control.
Muhammad manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Binio tries to clinch but Muhammad is having none of it.
Muhammad looking to score a takedown here. Binio is defending well but Muhammad drives through and ends up in Binio's guard.
Muhammad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muhammad landing some decent shots from guard.
Muhammad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Muhammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Atif Muhammad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atif Muhammad's cut.
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.
Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Muhammad is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Binio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atif Muhammad!
The defeated Boubacar Binio had this to say: 'Next Time maybe.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Kollbeck (ranked 24430 p4p, 889 weight class) and Clifton Owens (ranked 23265 p4p, 909 weight class). Owens has chosen The Bad Touch - Bloodhound Gang as his entrance music. Clifton Owens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Kollbeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clifton Owens!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owens throws a head kick but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Kollbeck throws a big counter combination but Owens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Owens misses
and Kollbeck counters with an outside leg kick.
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses.
Owens should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kollbeck feints a jab promting Owens to slip. Kollbeck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Owens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kollbeck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kollbeck misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
Owens throws a one two combo.
Kollbeck has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
As Kollbeck backs off Owens throws a huge counter combo but Kollbeck manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Owens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Owens misses with a two punch combination.
Kollbeck was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Owens pushes Kollbeck up against the cage in a clinch.
Kollbeck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Owens throws a wild body kick that Kollbeck sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Kollbeck.
Kollbeck with a jab.
Kollbeck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Owens throws out the jab.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kollbeck counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens stuffs the takedown attempt from Kollbeck. Kollbeck gets slowly back to his feet.
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Owens checks a leg kick.
Kollbeck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOwens.
Kollbeck drives through with a takedown into Owens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Owens pushes Kollbeck off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Kollbeck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kollbeck showed some decent athleticism there.
Kollbeck is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens controlling the position well.
Owens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Owens has eaten all the pies!
It looks like Kollbeck is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Owens tries to get to full guard but Kollbeck has control of the leg.
Kollbeck tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Owens.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Owens landing small, sideways elbows.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Owens throws a right and a left that Kollbeck avoids nicely.
Kollbeck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Austin Kollbeck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kollbeck throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kollbeck throws a predictable looking body shot
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Owens blocks a low kick nicely.
Owens blocks a head kick by Kollbeck.
Kollbeck throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Kollbeck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Owens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kollbeck on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Kollbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Kollbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kollbeck's half guard.
Owens controlling the pace.
Kollbeck is trying to stand up here but Owens is controlling him well.
Kollbeck wants to get back to full guard.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Owens prevents Kollbeck from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Owens in particular looking to stall.
Owens lands with a punch from half guard.
Owens stalling.
Kollbeck trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Clifton Owens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kollbeck wants to get back to his feet.
Kollbeck makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kollbeck lands a slapping body shot.
Kollbeck swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens takes a swing at Kollbeck's ribcage but misses.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot.
Owens misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens throws a body punch but Kollbeck moves out of range.
Austin Kollbeck is winning the standup battle so far.
Owens moves in looking to clinch but Kollbeck pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kollbeck digs a good hook to Owens's body.
Owens misses with a few strikes there.
Kollbeck tries to counter with a takedown but Owens is quick to defend against it.
Kollbeck misses with a head kick.
Kollbeck sets himself, and Owens steps forward looking for the clinch! Kollbeck avoids it this time.
Kollbeck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kollbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Owens raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kollbeck misses the target.
Kollbeck closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Kollbeck pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Austin Kollbeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kollbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Owens tries to bum rush Kollbeck with a series of wild strikes but Kollbeck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kollbeck thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kollbeck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Owens.
Kollbeck slips a straight right by Owens.
Owens closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kollbeck lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kollbeck throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Owens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kollbeck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kollbeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens tries to clinch but Kollbeck is having none of it.
Kollbeck closes the distance looking to clinch
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kollbeck misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kollbeck bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kollbeck decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kollbeck. Those never looked like landing.
Owens appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kollbeck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens looks to score with a jab to the body but Kollbeck is just out of range.
Kollbeck looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
Kollbeck looks to land a body kick but Owens moved away.
Owens lands with a right hand.
Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kollbeck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Owens under the eye.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Kollbeck avoids it.
Kollbeck tries to clinch but Owens is having none of it.
Kollbeck blocks a head kick by Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kollbeck misses with a wild combination.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Kollbeck is looking to wear down Owens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Owens throws a push kick but Kollbeck slaps the foot to one side.
Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Kollbeck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Owens.
Nice takedown defense from Owens. No joy for Kollbeck on that attempt.
Owens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Kollbeck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owens throws a sloppy head kick and Kollbeck moves out of range easily.
Owens moves out of range as Kollbeck strikes.
A head kick misses from Owens.
Kollbeck walks into a left hand.
Kollbeck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Owens counters with a big head kick but Kollbeck shrugs it off.
Owens instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kollbeck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
Owens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Owens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kollbeck misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Owens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Kollbeck went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kollbeck gets caught napping as Owens dives in and scores a takedown. Kollbeck manages to retain guard.
Kollbeck keeping moving, preventing Owens from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Owens!
Clifton Owens took some time post fight to say the following; 'I've just got that winning touch baby.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bradley (ranked 5365 p4p, 626 weight class) and Bradley Martin (ranked 5972 p4p, 677 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Joe Bradley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Joe Bradley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bradley Martin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradley throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bradley throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bradley sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bradley is looking for a sweep. Martin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martin throws a strike but Bradley avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bradley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martin is looking to stand up but Bradley won't let him.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martin is working Bradley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Martin distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bradley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
Bradley working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily.
Martin distracts Bradley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Bradley is pulling down on Martin's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin wants to stand but Bradley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bradley has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Bradley!
After the fight, Joe Bradley 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between William McDougal (ranked 3891 p4p, 364 weight class) and Royce Silva (ranked 5090 p4p, 433 weight class). William McDougal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, William McDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Royce Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDougal.
Silva prevents a body shot from McDougal.
Silva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougal has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
McDougal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but McDougal is retaining full guard.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougal is looking to improve his position.
McDougal 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is thwarting McDougal's attempts to control the position.
Silva stalling.
McDougal is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDougal!
The referee warns McDougal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Silva. What's that going to do exactly?
McDougal tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva landing punches.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McDougal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva dominating with strikes here.
McDougal is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh McDougal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDougal tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
McDougal seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.
McDougal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDougal is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but McDougal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougal is trying to escape the mount.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McDougal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva goes for an armbar but McDougal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDougal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but McDougal defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
McDougal has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McDougal quickly recovers to half guard.
McDougal makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDougal tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDougal is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDougal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDougal!
McDougal is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDougal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva keeping moving, preventing McDougal from controlling successfully.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDougal throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDougal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McDougal keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
McDougal working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
McDougal keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
McDougal keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
McDougal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDougal pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep but McDougal has passed to side control!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but McDougal keeps moving and retains side control.
McDougal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Royce Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McDougal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McDougal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva drives through with a takedown into McDougal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDougal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control but McDougal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
McDougal wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him!
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silva raining down shots from the mount!
McDougal wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva breaks from McDougal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDougal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva trying to control from McDougal's half guard. McDougal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougal is keeping the position for now.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDougal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks McDougal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
Silva working the ground and pound but McDougal is defending the strikes.
McDougal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDougal, who protects the arm well.
McDougal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDougal keeps working.
McDougal is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Silva!
Royce Silva managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Young Buck (ranked 3938 p4p, 367 weight class) and Billy Madison (ranked 5120 p4p, 455 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buck might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Way. 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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163 lbs
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165 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Young Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Madison !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Madison avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madison tries to counter with a clinch but Buck shakes him off and moves away.
Young Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck gets tackled into the cage by Madison . Madison maintains the clinch.
Madison lands a body punch.
Buck working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Madison .
Buck tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Buck.
Madison blocks an uppercut.
Madison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck working aggressively here.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck throws a punch but it's blocked by Madison .
Madison lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Madison scores with a hook to the body.
Madison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buck scores with a punch to the head.
Madison lands a nice shot that snaps Buck's head back.
Buck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buck tries to clinch up but Madison circles away and keeps his distance.
Madison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buck misses with a looping right.
Madison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Buck.
Buck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madison tries to clinch up but Buck circles away and keeps his distance.
Buck throws a leg kick which misses Madison 's front leg but catches the back leg as Madison tries to avoid it.
Madison doesn't manage to clinch there - Buck circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck throws a lazy head kick
and Madison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Madison .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madison .
Buck is working Madison over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madison struggles to land a body shot inside as Buck controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Buck fails to land.
Buck tries to pull guard but Madison holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Madison lands a body shot.
Madison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buck fails to land.
Madison tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck tries a body shot but Madison blocks it.
A short right from Madison .
Nice body punch from Madison - that landed with a thud.
Madison lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Madison .
Madison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madison blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Madison .
Madison gets through Buck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Madison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck working aggressively here.
Madison tries to throw a body punch but Buck avoids it by throwing Madison back against the cage.
Madison has a couple of punches blocked by Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Buck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Billy Madison has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Madison as the two fighters clinch.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madison .
Madison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Madison blocks a couple of punches 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!
Madison avoids a wild elbow strike from Buck.
Buck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck looking to stall.
Madison blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madison .
Buck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buck tries to pull guard but Madison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Madison scores with a shot to the side of Buck's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Madison scores with a shoulder strike.
Madison misses with a punch on the inside.
Madison lands with a short shot to the head.
Madison wants the takedown. Buck is fighting it off but Madison persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buck's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Madison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Madison 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madison tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madison misses with a hook.
Madison swats away the attempt to clinch by Buck.
Buck lands a nice shot that snaps Madison 's head back.
Buck throws a head kick that misses.
Madison takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Madison .
Buck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madison 's elbow.
Madison blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Madison has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madison lands a nice uppercut.
Madison scores with a shoulder strike.
Madison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck with a nice cross.
Madison misses the shot to the body.
Madison is looking to clinch.
Buck cracks Madison with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buck has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Madison to stand back up!
Madison is rocked!
Buck moves in looking to clinch but Madison pushes him off.
Madison is still on wobbly legs! Can Buck finish him?
Buck lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Madison falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Young Buck!
A very excited looking Young Buck made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 5713 p4p, 660 weight class) and Luca Brasi Iii (ranked 5555 p4p, 648 weight class). Luca Brasi Iii is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luca Brasi Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for OQuinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OQuinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brasi Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OQuinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OQuinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brasi Iii feints the counter takedown.
OQuinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brasi Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Brasi Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
OQuinn has managed to clinch.
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasi Iii manages to break the clinch.
OQuinn stalks Brasi Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brasi Iii's face. Brasi Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
OQuinn throws a nice looking combination but Brasi Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OQuinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brasi Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but OQuinn is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasi Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OQuinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brasi Iii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OQuinn rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Brasi Iii finds it's way through OQuinn's defenses.
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
Brasi Iii cracks OQuinn with a good jab.
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OQuinn.
Damien OQuinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OQuinn throws a series of strikes that have Brasi Iii backpedaling.
It looks like Luca Brasi Iii has been cut.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Brasi Iii avoids nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Brasi Iii there.
Brasi Iii lands with a hook. OQuinn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
OQuinn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OQuinn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brasi Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OQuinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brasi Iii.
OQuinn misses with a few strikes there.
Brasi Iii cracks OQuinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brasi Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OQuinn doesn't seem bothered though.
Brasi Iii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OQuinn as he jumps to the side.
OQuinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Brasi Iii circles away.
A little jabbing left from Brasi Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OQuinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OQuinn misses with the combination.
Brasi Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
OQuinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OQuinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OQuinn ducks right into an uppercut from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii slips a jab and a cross from OQuinn.
OQuinn stalks Brasi Iii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brasi Iii's face. Brasi Iii staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OQuinn was well out of range. Poor timing from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brasi Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OQuinn throws a combination that misses
and Brasi Iii counters with a left to the body.
OQuinn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brasi Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brasi Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Brasi Iii moves out of range.
OQuinn throws a series of strikes that have Brasi Iii backpedaling.
A punch combination from OQuinn misses.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.
OQuinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasi Iii.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OQuinn fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OQuinn was covering up waiting for the punch and Brasi Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brasi Iii works over OQuinn with some ground and pound from guard.
Brasi Iii throwing strikes from guard but OQuinn blocks nicely.
Brasi Iii won't allow OQuinn to sweep him here.
OQuinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brasi Iii on the ground.
Brasi Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brasi Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brasi Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Brasi Iii throwing strikes from guard but OQuinn blocks nicely.
Brasi Iii postures up in OQuinn's guard and throws a big left but OQuinn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luca Brasi Iii will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! OQuinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OQuinn swinging wildly here.
Luca Brasi Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OQuinn closes the distance and pushes Brasi Iii back into the cage.
Brasi Iii tries a body shot but OQuinn blocks it.
Brasi Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brasi Iii digs a right hand underneath OQuinn's ribcage. OQuinn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OQuinn tries to throw a body punch but Brasi Iii avoids it by throwing OQuinn back against the cage.
Brasi Iii blocks a body shot from OQuinn.
Brasi Iii misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasi Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OQuinn backwards.
OQuinn tries a body shot but Brasi Iii blocks it.
OQuinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Brasi Iii cracks OQuinn with a nice body shot.
OQuinn blocks a body shot from Brasi Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brasi Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
OQuinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Brasi Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brasi Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn wants to clinch up but Brasi Iii keeps it at a distance.
OQuinn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brasi Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OQuinn.
And Brasi Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but OQuinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OQuinn misses with a body shot.
Brasi Iii connects with a body shot that sends OQuinn's belly button to the back.
Brasi Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OQuinn walks into a left hand.
Damien OQuinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brasi Iii lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii tests OQuinn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brasi Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brasi Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasi Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OQuinn on the side of the head.
OQuinn moves out of range as Brasi Iii strikes.
Brasi Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brasi Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OQuinn is looking for a counter combo.
Brasi Iii connects with a jab.
Brasi Iii dodges the punch combination from OQuinn.
Brasi Iii feints the counter takedown.
OQuinn misses with a double jab.
Brasi Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brasi Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brasi Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn tries to bum rush Brasi Iii with a series of wild strikes but Brasi Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OQuinn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brasi Iii with a hook.
OQuinn rushes Brasi Iii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OQuinn prevents a body shot from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii lands with a right to the head.
Brasi Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brasi Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OQuinn.
Brasi Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but OQuinn uses good head movement to avoid it.
OQuinn misses with the head strike.
Brasi Iii lands a left hand.
Brasi Iii is trying to drag OQuinn to the mat but OQuinn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii tries a body shot but OQuinn blocks it.
Brasi Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OQuinn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brasi Iii backwards.
Brasi Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brasi Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasi Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
OQuinn misses with the head strike.
OQuinn throws a punch but it's blocked by Brasi Iii.
OQuinn working aggressively here.
OQuinn swings wildly with an uppercut but Brasi Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brasi Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Brasi Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
OQuinn takes a swing at Brasi Iii's ribcage but misses.
Brasi Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OQuinn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OQuinn.
As Brasi Iii looks to move away, OQuinn throws a big counter combo but Brasi Iii just gets out of the way.
Brasi Iii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brasi Iii counters with a straight right hand.
OQuinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brasi Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OQuinn moves away.
OQuinn appears to be looking for a big counter.
OQuinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OQuinn swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasi Iii lands a nice shot that snaps OQuinn's head back.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brasi Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that Brasi Iii avoids nicely.
Brasi Iii feints the counter takedown.
Damien OQuinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OQuinn misses with a series of wild punches.
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OQuinn.
OQuinn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OQuinn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OQuinn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasi Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OQuinn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brasi Iii counters with a shoot takedown. OQuinn fights it but they end up in guard.
OQuinn has momentary wrist control but Brasi Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Brasi Iii works over OQuinn with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brasi Iii lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brasi Iii distracts OQuinn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brasi Iii distracts OQuinn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brasi Iii is in close to OQuinn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brasi Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasi Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brasi Iii connects with a couple of short punches.
Brasi Iii scoring with punches to the head and body.
OQuinn is rocked!
Brasi Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damien OQuinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh OQuinn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasi Iii passes OQuinn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OQuinn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasi Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OQuinn taking some punishment here, with Brasi Iii in his half guard.
Brasi Iii takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brasi Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brasi Iii scores with a big shot! OQuinn's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save OQuinn! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Brasi Iii!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 3447 p4p, 454 weight class) and Yuri Pistolas (ranked 3433 p4p, 452 weight class). Ellison Jr comes to the cage accompanied by i aint never scared. Pistolas has chosen Αχ καρδούλα μο& as his entrance music. Anthony Ellison Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Ellison Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Pistolas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Pistolas circles away.
Pistolas misses with the combination.
Ellison Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ellison Jr tries for a takedown but Pistolas circles away easily
and Pistolas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ellison Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pistolas.
As Pistolas backs away, Ellison Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pistolas scores with a nice right hand.
Ellison Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pistolas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pistolas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ellison Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ellison Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pistolas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ellison Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Pistolas defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistolas is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pistolas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pistolas shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Ellison Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pistolas tries to lock up and control but Ellison Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellison Jr 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellison Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ellison Jr dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Yuri Pistolas has been cut.
Pistolas is desperately trying to improve his position but Ellison Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellison Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ellison Jr breaks from Pistolas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pistolas is rocked!
Ellison Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pistolas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ellison Jr!
As Anthony Ellison Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: another one bites the dust'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mee Vattalles (ranked 2696 p4p, 385 weight class) and Abel Gutierrez (ranked 3142 p4p, 432 weight class). Gutierrez has chosen The Fugees–03. Ready or Not as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mee Vattalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vattalles moves into the clinch.
Vattalles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gutierrez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vattalles is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gutierrez is defending well though. Vattalles let's go of the attempt for now.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vattalles off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Vattalles is working for a rear naked choke. Gutierrez is not defending it well and Vattalles has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gutierrez refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gutierrez's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mee Vattalles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Sandow (ranked 1879 p4p, 242 weight class) and Samuel Dalmau (ranked 4042 p4p, 467 weight class). Sandow comes into the arena with Aint No Grave blaring out of the sound system. Samuel Dalmau will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Sandow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Dalmau!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandow slips under a jab from Dalmau.
Sandow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandow is working for a kimura but Dalmau is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandow is trying to work for a kimura but Dalmau is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dalmau is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dalmau can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalmau trying to control but Sandow postures up.
Sandow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dalmau is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damien Sandow!
A relieved looking Damien Sandow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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