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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 1985 p4p, 223 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 4724 p4p, 465 weight class). Hoppe comes into the arena with Wind of Change blaring out of the sound system. Osiris Egyptian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Egyptian takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hoppe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Hoppe moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Egyptian moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A lazy left from Egyptian finds it's target.
Hoppe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Egyptian counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoppe moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Hoppe.
Egyptian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe takes one on the button.
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!
Egyptian closes the distance and pushes Hoppe back into the cage.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoppe avoids the damage to the body.
Hoppe tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian missing with knees to the body.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hoppe throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Egyptian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoppes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Hoppe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Egyptian duly obliges.
Egyptian avoids the head kick by Hoppe.
Egyptian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoppe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoppe counters with a three punch combo that has Egyptian backing up. Egyptian nods at Hoppe to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoppe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Egyptian.
Hoppe fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoppe throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoppe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Egyptian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Hoppe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoppe takes one on the button.
Egyptian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hoppe throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Egyptian there.
Egyptian punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that round.
That's time! Hoppe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Egyptian swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
Egyptian scores with a hook.
Hoppe tries to move into range but Egyptian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Egyptian there.
Egyptian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoppe should have avoided that one.
Hoppe misses with a double jab.
Egyptian tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Hoppe throws a lazy head kick
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoppe is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Egyptian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Egyptian enables Hoppe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Egyptian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoppe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hoppe working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe laying and praying for a moment but Egyptian takes advantage and regains half guard.
Egyptian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoppe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Egyptian wants to improve his position but Hoppe is controlling well.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is defending well.
Hoppe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Egyptian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Egyptian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Egyptian defends it.
That's four 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.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Egyptian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Egyptian.
Hoppe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoppe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe has gone for a leg lock! Egyptian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoppe's guard.
Hoppe has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Egyptian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Egyptian catches Hoppe right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian gets caught flat footed, as Hoppe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Egyptian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hoppe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Egyptian's guard.
Hoppe advances position into side control!
Hoppe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoppe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Egyptian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoppe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoppe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Egyptian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoppe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Egyptian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hoppe connects with a decent elbow.
Egyptian prevents Hoppe from moving into mount.
Hoppe looks up at the clock and then as Egyptian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hoppe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hoppe cracks Egyptian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoppe.
Hoppe wants to control but Egyptian is keeping him busy.
Hoppe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Egyptian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoppe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Egyptian!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian tries to lock up and control but Hoppe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoppe is landing with some decent strikes but Egyptian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Egyptian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Egyptian is in all sorts of trouble here.
Egyptian wants to hold on but Hoppe pushes him away.
Egyptian is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoppe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Egyptian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoppe looking to control but Egyptian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is in a horrible position here. Hoppe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hoppe dominating with strikes here.
Hoppe trying to control but Egyptian is having none of it.
Hoppe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Egyptian is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe can't control as he wanted to and Egyptian manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osiris Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egyptian is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Alexander (ranked 4537 p4p, 482 weight class) and Trevor Lee (ranked 5530 p4p, 552 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeShaun Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Alexander looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Alexander avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Alexander was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is being controlled here.
Alexander seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alexander fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexander controlling the position.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Lee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two 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.
Alexander creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alexander controlling the position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Alexander stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Alexander's arms but Alexander gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Alexander stands up from Lee's guard - Alexander perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee clinches.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Lee stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Alexander's ribcage. Alexander let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Trevor Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexander is keeping busy.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Alexander leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexander up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alexander is rocked!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee taking a breather.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Alexander to his knees! Lee keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lee!
Trevor Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 4018 p4p, 325 weight class) and Royce Brandau (ranked 5432 p4p, 384 weight class). Royce Brandau struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Royce Brandau will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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147 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Royce Brandau!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandau throws the kick towards the body but Pikkarainen avoids it.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to the nose.
Pikkarainen cracks a nice hook into Brandau's ribs.
Nice shot by Pikkarainen.
Brandau closes the distance and clinches up with Pikkarainen, looking for a takedown. Brandau pushes Pikkarainen against the cage but Pikkarainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pikkarainen tests Brandau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pikkarainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandau moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikkarainen scores with a three punch combo!
Pikkarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikkarainen tries to bum rush Brandau with a series of wild strikes but Brandau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen misses with the combination.
Pikkarainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pikkarainen lands a right hook to the body.
Brandau fails to land the takedown.
Brandau misses with a kick to the body.
Brandau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pikkarainen lands a jab to Brandau's midsection.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pikkarainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandau is just out of range.
Pikkarainen scores with a body shot.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.
Brandau clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pikkarainen has Brandau pressed against the cage.
Pikkarainen is stalling here.
Pikkarainen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pikkarainen tries a body shot but Brandau blocks it.
Pikkarainen has picked Brandau up - he's going for a ride! Pikkarainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brandau wants to improve his position but Pikkarainen is controlling well.
Pikkarainen drops an elbow to the side of Brandau's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen trying to control from half guard but Brandau is working away.
Well, if Pikkarainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandau manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pikkarainen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pikkarainen postures up.
Brandau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pikkarainen is one step ahead there.
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.
Pikkarainen 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.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandau is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pikkarainen trying to control but Brandau is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pikkarainen swings for the body but Brandau moves out of range.
Pikkarainen throws a shot from downtown. Brandau moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pikkarainen lands a body shot.
Royce Brandau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandau was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
Pekka Pikkarainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandau.
Brandau wants to clinch.
Pikkarainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikkarainen cracks Brandau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikkarainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pikkarainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandau blocks a jab.
Pikkarainen works the jab nicely.
Brandau is rocked!
Pikkarainen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Brandau out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pekka Pikkarainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pikkarainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ayn Rand (ranked 8011 p4p, 663 weight class) and Crazy Boco (ranked 25001 p4p, 782 weight class). Boco has chosen Crazy Nights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Crazy Boco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ayn Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boco misses with a takedown attempt - Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rand fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boco sprawls well initially but Rand persists and gets the takedown 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.
Rand is looking for a kimura here.
Rand is nestled in close to Boco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rand has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rand 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.
Boco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rand is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Boco is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ayn Rand!
A very excited looking Ayn Rand 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Howard (ranked 6995 p4p, 203 weight class) and Bane Lewis (ranked 9334 p4p, 246 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rutger Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard lands a big right hand that sends Lewis crashing to the mat! Howard stays standing though and waves Lewis back to his feet!
It looks like Bane Lewis has been cut.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
Lewis throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Lewis clinches with his opponent.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lewis looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howard drops Lewis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lewis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lewis is rocked!
Howard is muscling Lewis up against the cage and as Lewis bounces back off, Howard cracks him with a huge right hand! Lewis crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rutger Howard!
An out of breath Rutger Howard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Kim (ranked 3416 p4p, 356 weight class) and KJ Hart (ranked 8302 p4p, 649 weight class). Ham Kim has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ham Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KJ Hart!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Hart has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Hart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim blocks an elbow strike from Hart.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kim looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hart is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim has picked Hart up - he's going for a ride! Kim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hart can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Kim there.
Hart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kim.
Kim 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hart wants to get back to his feet.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kim trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.
Kim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hart's head.
Hart trying to control from the bottom.
Kim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is trying to control but can't.
Kim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hart on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hart is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Kim scores with a big shot! Hart's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hart! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Kim!
A victorious Ham Kim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simple Jack (ranked 5573 p4p, 560 weight class) and Allan Kurma (ranked 7127 p4p, 629 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simple Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Kurma!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurma.
Kurma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
A good leg kick by Kurma.
Nice defenses there by Kurma.
Kurma throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Kurma misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jack to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Allan Kurma has been cut.
Kurma scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kurma.
Allan Kurma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a right hand that Kurma ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurma also avoids with ease.
Jack on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kurma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Kurma swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurma throws a combination that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Kurma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kurma throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Kurma misses with a low kick as Jack jumps back.
Kurma slips under a jab.
Kurma scores with a leg kick.
Kurma throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurma misses with a body kick.
Kurma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack connects with a right hand. Kurma shakes it off.
That has opened up Allan Kurma's cut even more.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kurma thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
Jack is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jack blocks a head kick by Kurma.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Kurma manages to avoid it.
Kurma feints and then cracks Jack's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jack down.
Kurma throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurma is rocked!
Kurma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack misses with a hook. Kurma ducked under it nicely.
Kurma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kurma throws the kick towards the body but Jack avoids it.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kurma.
Jack is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jack avoids the head kick by Kurma.
Kurma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack blocks a head kick by Kurma.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kurma tries to clinch
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack moves out of range as Kurma throws a body kick.
Kurma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurma is just out of range.
Kurma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Kurma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Jack.
Kurma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
The cut above Allan Kurma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kurma misses with an uppercut
and Jack counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kurma falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simple Jack!
Simple Jack tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Simmons (ranked 5807 p4p, 558 weight class) and George Castle (ranked 25641 p4p, 784 weight class). Marcus Simmons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Castle's chin.
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24
240 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Castle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Simmons grinds an elbow into Castle's temple.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
Simmons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Simmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Simmons creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Castle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Simmons working the body and head with strikes.
It looks like George Castle has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a strike aimed at the side of Castle's head but Castle avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Simmons.
Simmons trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
Simmons 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.
Castle can't do much from the bottom here.
Castle might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simmons haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Castle parries the strikes from Simmons easily there. Simmons is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Castle to escape.
Simmons scores with punches from side control.
Castle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simmons looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Castle is avoiding damage well.
Simmons working away.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle prevents Simmons from moving into mount.
Simmons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Castle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons cracks Castle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Castle prevents Simmons from improving position.
Castle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Castle can do anything to dispel that myth.
An elbow from Simmons crashes against the mat.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simmons scoring with punches from side control.
Simmons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Castle taking a bit of punishment here - Simmons scoring with strikes.
Castle is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
Simmons working the head with strikes.
Castle is letting Simmons control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Simmons connects with a decent elbow.
Simmons looks up at the clock and then as Castle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Simmons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Castle's cut.
That's time! Simmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simmons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That has opened up George Castle's cut even more.
Simmons prevents Castle from improving his position.
Simmons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The cut above George Castle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simmons thows a huge punch but Castle dodges it nicely.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle trying to control but Simmons postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simmons connects with a nice short shot to Castle's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons lands with a punch from half guard.
George Castle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Castle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Simmons!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sage Sabin (ranked 3090 p4p, 320 weight class) and Kshau Nish (ranked 22441 p4p, 723 weight class). Sabin comes to the cage accompanied by Supersonic - Oasis. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
0 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sage Sabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kshau Nish!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nish throws a right hand that Sabin ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabin also avoids with ease.
Sabin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Nish releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sabin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sabin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sabin counters with a one-two to the body.
Nish walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Kshau Nish has been cut.
Nish dives in and grabs Sabin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabin pushes down on Nish's head and hops out.
Sabin is looking for a counter combo.
Nish wants to clinch
and Sabin counters with a two punch combo.
Nish is looking to clinch but Sabin is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nish is rocked!
Sabin wobbles Nish with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sabin dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Nish to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sage Sabin!
Sage Sabin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galactor Gigantus (ranked 2404 p4p, 77 weight class) and John Winter (ranked 7010 p4p, 206 weight class). Gigantus's entrance music is Into the grave-by GRAVE. A fine choice. Galactor Gigantus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Galactor Gigantus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Winter!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winter tries to clinch there but Gigantus circles away.
Gigantus takes the fight into the clinch.
Winter letting Gigantus take a breather here.
Winter throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gigantus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gigantus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gigantus's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gigantus's elbow.
Gigantus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gigantus.
Gigantus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winter backwards.
Gigantus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gigantus controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigantus is trying to break the clinch but Winter has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Gigantus.
Gigantus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gigantus prevents a body shot from Winter.
Gigantus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gigantus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winter looks winded!
Winter working aggressively here.
Gigantus scores with a shot to the side of Winter's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gigantus.
A short left from Gigantus.
Gigantus lands a nice shot to the body.
Gigantus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gigantus scores with a shoulder strike.
Gigantus lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gigantus.
Gigantus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gigantus pushes Winter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gigantus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winter tries to work over Gigantus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigantus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gigantus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gigantus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winter backwards.
Gigantus lands with a light punch inside.
Gigantus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gigantus lands a right hand.
Winter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gigantus's elbow.
Gigantus lands a hook that snaps the head of Winter backwards.
Gigantus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winter throws a head punch that misses.
Gigantus wants to get back to striking at distance but Winter won't allow it.
Gigantus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gigantus lands with a right to the head.
Gigantus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gigantus slowing the pace effectively.
Winter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gigantus's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigantus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winter backwards.
Gigantus lands a left hand.
A short right from Gigantus on the inside.
A short right from Winter on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gigantus.
Gigantus drops Winter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Winter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Winter is rocked!
Gigantus dips a shoulder and cracks Winter with a mighty uppercut! Winter falls back against the cage and Gigantus unloads with a barrage of strikes! Winter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gigantus screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
Galactor Gigantus is the new super heavyweight champion!
Galactor Gigantus took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the king this FROST got dropped like the joke he IS......WHO'S NEXT???'.
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