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RS 152 Bad Intentions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Sapolu (ranked 4760 p4p, 570 weight class) and Vai Funaki (ranked 25048 p4p, 863 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Very confident |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Sapolu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vai Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapolu throws a jab when Funaki was well out of range.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sapolu.
Sapolu throws a leg kick which misses Funaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Funaki tries to avoid it.
Funaki darts in and clinches Sapolu up against the cage.
Sapolu cracks Funaki with a nice body shot.
Sapolu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
Sapolu is leaning against Funaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sapolu controls his hands.
We've been informed that Funaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Funaki lands a left hand.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Sapolu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Funaki lands with a light punch inside.
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Funaki is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Funaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Sapolu.
Sapolu can't find room to land a body shot as Funaki controls the action.
Funaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Funaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sapolu.
Sapolu digs a right hand underneath Funaki's ribcage. Funaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sapolu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funaki lands with a left to the head.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funaki.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sapolu blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapolu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Funaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Sapolu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Sapolu avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funaki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
Funaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sapolu fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funaki.
Funaki lands an uppercut.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Still in the clinch, Funaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sapolu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Sapolu.
Funaki tries to work over Sapolu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funaki is trying to break the clinch but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Funaki fails to land.
Funaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sapolu backwards.
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Funaki blocks it.
Funaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
Funaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sapolu's elbow.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
Sapolu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Funaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki takes a shot to the head.
Funaki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapolu creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Funaki with a big uppercut! Funaki tries to clinch up but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Funaki to the mat! Funaki covers up and Sapolu unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Sapolu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dahok (ranked 3140 p4p, 418 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 7395 p4p, 728 weight class). Dahok comes into the arena with Lucyfire Devil Blues blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rydeland's choice of entrance music: Robbery - Not sneak attack. Darren Dahok had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Dahok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahok throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Dahok.
Dahok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Dahok ducks down to avoid it.
Dahok is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland cracks Dahok with an open hand slap.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Dahok throws a series of punches but Rydeland moves out of range.
Dahok throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dahok counter with a right hand.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Dahok is out of range.
Dahok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Dahok is predictable there
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Rydeland - just one landing.
Dahok is rocked!
Rydeland grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dahok takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rydeland cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rydeland!
After winning the bout, John Rydeland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Oen (ranked 2422 p4p, 330 weight class) and Moloch Madakassan (ranked 3486 p4p, 462 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Oen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oen wants to work for an arm triangle but Madakassan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madakassan trying to control from the bottom.
Madakassan wants to get back to full guard.
Madakassan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oen passes into half guard.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oen pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madakassan keeps working.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Oen is very close to passing his half guard.
Madakassan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Oen is staying active.
Oen wants to work for an arm triangle but Madakassan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oen not doing much here.
Oen moves into full mount! Madakassan won't be happy about that!
Oen controlling his opponent.
Oen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Oen extends the arm and Madakassan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neo Oen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onni Seppala (ranked 2919 p4p, 393 weight class) and Jack Major (ranked 5152 p4p, 611 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onni Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Major moves in looking to clinch but Seppala pushes him off.
Seppala doesn't manage to clinch there - Major circles away.
Seppala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seppala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Major has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Seppala cracks a nice hook into Major's ribs.
Major fails to land with a series of punches.
Major walks into a straight right hand from Seppala.
Major fails with a takedown attempt.
Seppala takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major connects with a jab.
Major is looking to clinch.
Seppala loads up on a big right hand but Major slips the punch.
Seppala scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Major was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Major prevents a body shot from Seppala.
Seppala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Major pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Seppala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Major tries to break free but Seppala pushes him back against the cage.
Seppala tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seppala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Major gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Onni Seppala has been cut.
Major tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Major tries to stall but Seppala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Seppala prevents a body shot from Major.
Seppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Major is trying to break the clinch but Seppala is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major blocks a body shot from Seppala.
Major creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Major taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Seppala.
A short right from Seppala.
Major throws a punch but it's blocked by Seppala.
Seppala tries to work over Major's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Major misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Major backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Major misses with an elbow strike.
Seppala breaks from the clinch.
Seppala with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Major.
Major slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Major closes the distance and clinches.
Major blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seppala is leaning against Major and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seppala lands with a right to the head.
Major throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seppala's elbow.
Seppala lands a body shot.
Major swings wildly with an uppercut but Seppala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Major has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Major breaks from the clinch.
Major slips a straight right by Seppala.
A low kick from Major misses
and Seppala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jack Major has been cut.
Major ducks under a wild hook from Seppala.
Seppala pushes Major up against the cage in a clinch.
Major breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seppala. Major does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seppala scores with a jab.
Seppala wants to clinch up but Major keeps it at a distance.
Seppala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Major swinging wildly here.
Major tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seppala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Major somewhat.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Seppala lands a nice looking body shot.
Major looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Seppala misses.
Seppala has Major up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Seppala.
Seppala blocks an elbow strike from Major.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Seppala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Major closes the distance and pushes Seppala back into the cage.
Major throws a head punch that misses.
Major working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seppala.
Major is looking to control Seppala's arms but Seppala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Major has his back to the cage.
Major has had enough of the clinch but Seppala keeps him there for the moment.
Seppala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
A nice left hand lands by Seppala.
Major looking to throw knees to the head but Seppala is blocking nicely.
Major is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Seppala - that landed with a thud.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Major can't find room to land a body shot as Seppala controls the action.
Nice body punch from Seppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Major wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Major wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Seppala on the inside.
Onni Seppala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Major can do to turn this around?
Major takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Seppala.
Major lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Major takes a shot to the head.
Seppala lands a nice shot to the body.
Major is trying to push Seppala away but Seppala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Seppala as the two fighters clinch.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Major has a couple of punches blocked by Seppala.
Major looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Major misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seppala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seppala blocking some punches.
Major throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seppala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Seppala digs a right hand into Major's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Major's gas tank.
Seppala lands with a right to the head.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Major tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seppala's elbow.
Major can't find room to land a body shot as Seppala controls the action.
Major can't break the clinch.
Major dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Major is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Seppala.
Seppala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Major blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Major is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seppala blocks the elbow strike.
Seppala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Major working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Seppala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major is looking to break free of the clinch but Seppala has double underhooks.
Seppala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seppala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seppala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Major throws an elbow but it misses.
Major tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Major tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seppala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Major pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Seppala.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Major takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seppala tries to throw a body punch but Major avoids it by throwing Seppala back against the cage.
Seppala works on Major's body with a couple of short punches.
Seppala throws a punch but it's blocked by Major.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Seppala dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Seppala tries to bum rush Major with a series of wild strikes but Major uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Major looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Major catches Seppala with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Major pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seppala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seppala punishes Major's body with a nice straight punch.
Major misses with a wild combination.
Seppala clinches up against the cage.
Major wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Major escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Major misses with a series of wild punches.
Major scores with a head kick.
Seppala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Major on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seppala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Major in his tracks.
Seppala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Major counters with a left and a right that stings Seppala.
Seppala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seppala avoids a wild elbow strike from Major.
Major misses with a body punch.
Seppala has a couple of punches blocked by Major.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seppala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Seppala.
Seppala lands a hook that snaps the head of Major backwards.
Major misses with a punch to the body.
Seppala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majors head.
Seppala keeps control of Major as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Major throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seppalas head.
Seppala throws a head punch that misses.
Seppala misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Major lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala misses with some punches.
Major with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Major scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seppala lands a left hand.
Seppala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Major.
Seppala misses with the head strike.
Major breaks from the clinch.
Seppala lands a jab to the head.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Major is just out of range.
Jack Major is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seppala cracks Major with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Major closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seppala to the mat! Seppala manages to get full guard.
Seppala has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Major has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Seppala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppala digs a right hand underneath Major's ribcage. Major let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seppala has Major pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Major manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seppala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Major is looking to break free of the clinch but Seppala has double underhooks.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Major's efforts to push away.
Seppala lands with a light punch inside.
Onni Seppala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Major is trying to maintain a safe position but Seppala gets an underhook and turns Major into the cage.
Seppala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Seppala wants to take the fight to the mat but Major manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Major is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Major goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Major breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seppala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Major needs to keep his hands up - Seppala had a free shot at his head there.
Onni Seppala is winning the standup battle so far.
Seppala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Major.
Seppala takes a swing at Major's ribcage but misses.
Major has Seppala up against the cage in a clinch.
Seppala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Major's efforts to push away.
Jack Major has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seppala blocking some punches.
Major misses with the head strike.
Seppala avoids the elbow strike from Major, against the cage.
Major goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Seppala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seppala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Seppala!
Onni Seppala gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Rage (ranked 3745 p4p, 131 weight class) and Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 7483 p4p, 232 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 super heavyweight 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, Duke Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emiliodingko has his takedown stuffed
and Rage counters with a two punch combo.
Emiliodingko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emiliodingko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emiliodingko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rage pulls his head out easily.
Rage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emiliodingko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Emiliodingko on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emiliodingko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Emiliodingko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rage should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Emiliodingko has tightened it up now! Rage should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fedro Emiliodingko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Le Pizon (ranked 2859 p4p, 340 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 3517 p4p, 400 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Le Pizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Pizon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Le Pizon counter with a right hand.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Le Pizon, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Le Pizon against the cage but Le Pizon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonny Le Pizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jones.
Le Pizon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Pizon tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Pizon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch
and Le Pizon counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zen Balance Monastery. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Le Pizon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Le Pizon won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Le Pizon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Pizon looking to pass the guard.
Le Pizon trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Le Pizon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Pizon is trying to stand.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le Pizon's head.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to control but Le Pizon is keeping him busy.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Le Pizon defending well though.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Le Pizon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pizon is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Le Pizon is trying to escape and Jones transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Le Pizon is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jones! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance ($200/160q) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 2120 p4p, 296 weight class) and Aaron Alvarez (ranked 1596 p4p, 234 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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214 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Ninefingers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Ninefingers tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez digs a good hook to Ninefingers's body.
Ninefingers misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninefingers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ninefingers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ninefingers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Alvarez misses its intended target.
Ninefingers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Ninefingers tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Ninefingers has the dominant position.
Ninefingers blocking some punches.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ninefingers scores with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
I was talking to Ninefingers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Ninefingers moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
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!
Ninefingers is looking for a takedown.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninefingers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Ninefingers working Alvarez over with knees to the body.
Ninefingers controlling the action here for a moment.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
Alvarez breaks the clinch.
Alvarez takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
Ninefingers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ninefingers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ninefingers's sensitive parts.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Ninefingers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Ninefingers counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninefingers in his tracks.
A big left from Ninefingers misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ninefingers doesn't seem bothered though.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ninefingerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ninefingers checks it well.
Ninefingers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Ninefingers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ninefingers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
Ninefingers slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Ninefingers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Ninefingers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninefingers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ninefingers throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninefingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninefingers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ninefingers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That has opened up Aaron Alvarez's cut even more.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Ninefingers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ninefingers pulls guard successfully.
Ninefingers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninefingers working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninefingers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ninefingers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez is trying to stand up here but Ninefingers is controlling him well.
Alvarez wants to control but Ninefingers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ninefingers throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez wants to stand but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alvarez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ninefingers is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ninefingers forces Alvarez back against the cage and clinches.
Ninefingers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Ninefingers moves away
enabling Ninefingers to counter with a crisp jab.
Ninefingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Ninefingers lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ninefingers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Ninefingers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ninefingers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The cut above Aaron Alvarez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninefingers lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ninefingers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a left to the body.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Alvarez is countered with a crisp right hand from Ninefingers that sends him to the canvas! Ninefingers follows him to the mat into side control.
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez is not content to let Ninefingers control the position.
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Alvarez regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Ninefingers from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninefingers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Ninefingers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez wants to stand but Ninefingers is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ninefingers throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to counter with a clinch but Ninefingers shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Ninefingers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninefingers was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ninefingers is defended easily by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Ninefingers ducked under it nicely.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Ninefingers off balance momentarily.
Ninefingers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ninefingers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alvarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Ninefingers keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Alvarez won't allow Ninefingers to pass to mount.
Ninefingers prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Ninefingers sits in half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Ninefingers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez controlling the position well.
Ninefingers wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ninefingers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!
A pretty intense looking Logan Ninefingers took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 1627 p4p, 219 weight class) and Tyson Brown (ranked 2643 p4p, 316 weight class). Tyson Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Nilsen scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Nilsen tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Nilsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nilsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Nilsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown pulls Nilsen in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Nilsen counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Nilsen is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown won't allow Nilsen to pass to mount.
Brown trying to hold on to Nilsen's head to control him but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen not doing much here.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nilsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown has his hands clasped together around Nilsen's back. He's all about the action.
Nilsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsen's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nilsen right now.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nilsen.
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nilsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown not allowing Nilsen to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brown's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brown gets his way!
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 Dennis Nilsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Nilsen ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Nilsen there.
Nilsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Nilsen tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws out a counter right but Nilsen avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown avoids the body shot from Nilsen.
Nilsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilsen jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilsen forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Nilsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilsen.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Nilsen backpedaling.
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nilsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Nilsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilsen is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Nilsen tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
Nilsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown misses with some punches.
Nilsen is looking for a takedown.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Nilsen is controlling him.
Nilsen looking for a takedown.
Nilsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Nilsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nilsen backs up against the cage.
Nilsen looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilsen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Nilsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilsen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brown gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Brown!
Tyson Brown is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tyson Brown gave a big smile as he said 'A Morphological Examination of Sympatric Cisco Forms in Four Lakes with Specific Reference to the Occurrence of Shortjaw Cisco ( Coregonus Zenithicus) in Manitoba...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Easton (ranked 3488 p4p, 463 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 1663 p4p, 247 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter Easton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
Easton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kravac to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Easton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Easton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Easton slowing the pace effectively.
Easton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kravac backwards.
Easton lands a nice shot to the body.
Easton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kravac manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac looking for a sweep. Not yet Kravac, not yet.
Kravac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Easton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Easton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Easton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kravac has a closed guard, preventing Easton from standing up.
Easton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kravac has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac keeping moving, preventing Easton from controlling successfully.
Easton is sitting in close to Kravac's body. Kravac has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Easton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Easton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kravac.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Kravac!
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