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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili (ranked 4190 p4p, 454 weight class) and Phill Brooks (ranked 21486 p4p, 702 weight class). Dzhugashvili comes to the cage accompanied by Slav’sya, Otechestvo nashe svobodnoye!. Brooks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Fire Burns. Phill Brooks struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.2lbs 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. Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phill Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Dzhugashvili rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Dzhugashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks misses with some punches.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dzhugashvili prevents it.
Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phill Brooks.
Dzhugashvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Dzhugashvili holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Dzhugashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dzhugashvili goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dzhugashvili gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dzhugashvili has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Dzhugashvili dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dzhugashvili 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.
Dzhugashvili not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dzhugashvili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dzhugashvili passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brooks!
Dzhugashvili goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brooks turns into him and now he's in Dzhugashvili's guard.
Dzhugashvili pushes Brooks off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzhugashvili lands with a nice combination. Brooks backs away looking to recover.
Dzhugashvili drops Brooks with a right and a left! Dzhugashvili comes rushing in but Brooks regains his composure and manages to keep Dzhugashvili in guard.
Brooks is rocked!
Dzhugashvili connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Dzhugashvili finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzhugashvili won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Dzhugashvili arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Brooks's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili!
Post fight, Joseph Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili stared into the camera and said 'I CLAIM THIS VICTORY FOR THE MOTHERLAND.'.
Phill Brooks was interviewed post fight and said 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozen Joestar (ranked 3458 p4p, 453 weight class) and Krzysztof Bobaszewski (ranked 6737 p4p, 657 weight class). Jozen Joestar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozen Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Bobaszewski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobaszewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joestar moves out of range of the body kick from Bobaszewski.
A counter left hand to the body from Joestar misses its target.
Joestar works the jab nicely.
Bobaszewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joestar wants to slow Bobaszewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joestar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobaszewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Bobaszewski misses with a body kick.
Bobaszewski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bobaszewski scores with a nice body kick.
Joestar lands a front kick.
Bobaszewski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joestar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bobaszewski scrambles back to his feet.
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Joestar.
Bobaszewski wants to clinch up but Joestar keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar blocks a head kick by Bobaszewski.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bobaszewski swinging wildly here.
Joestar thows a body kick. Bobaszewski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Joestar moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Bobaszewski throws a body kick that misses.
Joestar throwing a counter right hand but Bobaszewski manages to avoid it.
Joestar throws a series of strikes that have Bobaszewski backpedaling.
It looks like Krzysztof Bobaszewski has been cut.
Bobaszewski throws a sloppy head kick and Joestar moves out of range easily.
Bobaszewski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobaszewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobaszewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobaszewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joestar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bobaszewski throws a lazy body kick
and Joestar counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobaszewski looks to land a combination but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar scores with a spinning back kick!
Krzysztof Bobaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobaszewski looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Joestar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobaszewski doesn't seem phased though.
Joestar lands with a shot to the body.
Joestar dips to his left and cracks Bobaszewski with an uppercut!
Joestar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobaszewski misses with a combination
and Joestar counters with a left to the body.
Bobaszewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joestar can pounce on him.
Bobaszewski blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joestar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bobaszewski scrambles back to his feet.
Bobaszewski avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar checks a low kick from Bobaszewski.
Bobaszewski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobaszewski misses with a body kick.
Bobaszewski throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Joestar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bobaszewski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobaszewski throws a lazy head kick
and Joestar counters with a low kick, right behind Bobaszewski 's knee.
Joestar throws a push kick but Bobaszewski slaps the foot to one side.
Bobaszewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joestar scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaszewski looks to land a combination but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bobaszewski takes one on the button.
Bobaszewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joestar cracks a nice hook into Bobaszewski's ribs.
Joestar digs a good body shot into Bobaszewski's ribs.
Joestar throws a body punch but Bobaszewski moves out of range.
Bobaszewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joestar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Joestar cracks a nice hook into Bobaszewski's ribs.
Bobaszewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Joestar lands a big head kick that sends Bobaszewski tumbling to the mat! Joestar takes a step backwards and waves Bobaszewski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bobaszewski is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobaszewski drops his hands momentarily. Joestar doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bobaszewski staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bobaszewski doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jozen Joestar!
A very excited looking Jozen Joestar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 3869 p4p, 316 weight class) and Arod Doyea (ranked 3707 p4p, 306 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arod Doyea!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doyea is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Doyea trying to control here.
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doyea is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Viv is looking for a kimura but Doyea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea wants to control but Viv is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viv is trying to work for a kimura but Doyea is defending well.
Doyea is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Viv connects with a nice short shot to Doyea's temple.
Viv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doyea trying to control from the bottom.
Viv winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doyea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doyea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Viv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea wants to control but Viv is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viv is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
Doyea tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doyea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doyea's head.
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Doyea trying to control from the bottom.
Viv slips a nice elbow through Doyea's hands, connecting with Doyea's forehead.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyea trying to hold on to Viv's head to control him but Viv postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv is looking for a kimura here.
Viv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyea missing with punches from the bottom.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doyea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doyea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viv is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyea defends well and Viv ends up having to push Doyea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyea can do to turn this around?
Doyea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doyea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doyea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viv is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyea gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea is trying to keep Viv in close.
Doyea looking for a sweep. Not yet Doyea, not yet.
Viv distracts Doyea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.
Viv postures up.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doyea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doyea throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Viv works over Doyea with some ground and pound from guard.
Viv drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doyea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doyea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doyea!
Viv is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv manages to get back to half guard.
Viv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyea pulls his head out easily.
Viv wants to get back to his feet.
Doyea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.
Viv wants to control but Doyea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viv is looking for a sweep. Doyea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea moves nicely into side control.
Doyea tries to advance to mount but Viv denies him.
Viv gets back to half guard.
Doyea postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Viv to stand up.
That kick from Doyea tenderised Viv's leg. Viv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Viv. No joy for Doyea on that attempt.
Doyea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doyea gets caught flat footed, as Viv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Doyea blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viv connects with a couple of short punches.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyea has wrist control.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viv content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Doyea has locked up a guillotine! Doyea's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Viv is holding on here and Doyea must be using up a lot of energy. Viv has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Doyea gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arod Doyea!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Cotton (ranked 4086 p4p, 458 weight class) and Bruno Brunatny (ranked 2647 p4p, 319 weight class). Cotton comes to the cage accompanied by Humble by: Kendrick Lamar. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown 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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Brunatny!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunatny tries to sprawl out of it but Cotton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunatny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton throws a nice looking combination but Brunatny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses.
As Brunatny looks to move away, Cotton throws a big counter combo but Brunatny just gets out of the way.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brunatny.
Brunatny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Brunatny.
Brunatny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Cotton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunatny throws a sloppy head kick and Cotton moves out of range easily.
Brunatny misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Brunatny.
Bruno Brunatny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Brunatny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Cotton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunatny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Brunatny. Beautiful body shot.
Cotton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brunatny looking to score a takedown here. Cotton is defending well but Brunatny drives through and ends up in Cotton's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunatny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunatny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cotton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny pushing down on Cotton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Brunatny.
Brunatny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cotton actively working from the bottom here.
Brunatny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunatny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cotton is rocked!
Brunatny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cotton sees it coming and defends easily.
Cotton is looking for a sweep. Brunatny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cotton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cotton looking for a guillotine here but Brunatny defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brunatny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brunatny trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunatny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brunatny cracks Cotton with a solid left hand.
Cotton keeping moving, preventing Brunatny from controlling successfully.
Brunatny distracts Cotton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brunatny cracks Cotton with a solid left hand.
Brunatny lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Cotton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunatny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cotton seems to have got his legs back now.
Brunatny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cotton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cotton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunatny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cotton looks to land a strike but Brunatny avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cotton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brunatny is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cotton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Cotton looking for a takedown.
Brunatny landing knees to the body.
Cotton is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunatny gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brunatny wants to free his trapped foot but Cotton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cotton is looking for a sweep. Brunatny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Brunatny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Brunatny! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruno Brunatny!
A relieved looking Bruno Brunatny thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Leon Cotton had this to say: 'When I return it will be HELL to pay!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nazz Lee (ranked 2385 p4p, 270 weight class) and Mee Vattalles (ranked 2924 p4p, 324 weight class). Vattalles has chosen JVG - Matti & Teppo as his entrance music. 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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187 lbs
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181 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazz Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mee Vattalles!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Vattalles avoids it.
Vattalles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vattalles at a distance.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Vattalles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee slips under a jab.
Vattalles shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vattalles is defended easily by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vattalles manages to avoid it.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Vattalles.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Vattalles.
Vattalles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Vattalles there.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Vattalles has control of the leg.
Lee is not content to let Vattalles control the position.
Vattalles is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vattalles.
Vattalles throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Vattalles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vattalles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vattalles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vattalles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Vattalles eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Vattalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vattalles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Vattalles is working for a kimura here but Lee manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vattalles's guard.
Vattalles has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Vattalles is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Vattalles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vattalles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazz Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vattalles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazz Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
A head kick from Lee lands but Vattalles takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mee Vattalles has been cut.
Vattalles shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vattalles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vattalles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vattalles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vattalles tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee 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 one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace.
Vattalles is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vattalles trying to control from the bottom.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Vattalles moves into full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Vattalles.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vattalles trying to control the position.
Vattalles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vattalles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vattalles actively working from the bottom here.
Vattalles wants to get back to full guard.
Vattalles looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lee pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lee controlling from mount.
Vattalles tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles 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 Lee gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Vattalles rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Vattalles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vattalles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vattalles can't escape the position.
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Vattalles is defending it well.
Mee Vattalles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vattalles can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nazz Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mee Vattalles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee scores with a jab.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vattalles misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Vattalles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vattalles moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vattalles is defended easily by Lee.
Nazz Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nazz Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Vattalles.
Vattalles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mee Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Vattalles moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vattalles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vattalles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Vattalles avoids the body shot from Lee.
Vattalles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nazz Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Mee Vattalles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Vattalles finds it's target.
Vattalles goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Vattalles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vattalles preventing the sweep.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Vattalles in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Vattalles is proving a slippery customer.
Vattalles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vattalles landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Vattalles's head. It's preventing any offense from Vattalles, at least for the moment.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee pushing down on Vattalles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee moves into full mount! Vattalles won't be happy about that!
Vattalles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vattalles wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vattalles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nazz Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazz Lee!
Post fight, Nazz Lee took to the microphone: 'Sup Aylib you step up in class? You get your ass beat bro.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Hijikata (ranked 1838 p4p, 224 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1590 p4p, 197 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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22
155 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toshi Hijikata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Megalos finds it's target.
Megalos throws the kick towards the body but Hijikata avoids it.
Megalos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hijikata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hijikata throws a body punch but Megalos moves out of range.
Hijikata throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Megalos on the side of the head.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Hijikata.
Megalos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hijikata. That did some damage!
Hijikata throws a looping overhand right but Megalos ducks down to avoid it.
Megalos tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hijikata digs a good body shot into Megalos's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
Megalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Megalos.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a leg kick but Megalos saw it coming and moves away.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos connects with a body shot.
Megalos checks a leg kick nicely.
Megalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hijikata just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Megalos.
Hijikata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hijikata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hijikata scores with a hook to the body. Megalos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Megalos moves in looking to clinch but Hijikata pushes him off.
Megalos lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Megalos misses the shot to the body.
Megalos cracks Hijikata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hijikata is looking to wear down Megalos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Megalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata misses with an uppercut. Megalos saw that one coming.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Megalos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hijikata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Hijikata lands with an uppercut that bounces Megalos off the cage and back into range.
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hijikata throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Megalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Megalos throws a big shot that misses.
Megalos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Hijikata saw that one coming.
And Hijikata counters with a quick kick to the body but Megalos blocks it.
Hijikata takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hijikata throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Megalos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hijikata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos misses with a straight right.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hijikata shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Megalos moves away.
Megalos misses with a double jab.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hijikata is just out of range.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Megalos throws a front kick aimed at Hijikata's knee but Hijikata avoids it well.
Megalos scores with a jab.
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Megalos counters with a nice body shot.
Hijikata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hijikata throws a hook but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hijikata takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hijikata is out of range and Megalos settles back down.
Megalos pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hijikata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Hijikata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Megalos tries to work over Hijikata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Hijikata controls the action.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hijikata's elbow.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
Hijikata blocking some punches.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Hijikata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hijikata manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hijikata takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Hijikata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Megalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Megalos cracks the inside of Hijikata's front leg.
Megalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hijikata walks into a stiff left hand from Megalos.
Megalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hijikata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hijikata throws a leg kick but Megalos checks it.
Hijikata throws a jab but it's blocked by Megalos.
Hijikata drops his hands momentarily and Megalos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hijikata with a hook.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hijikata finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hijikata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Hijikata misses its target.
Megalos seems to have recovered his senses.
Hijikata scores with a body shot.
Megalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hijikata's hands.
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Hijikata is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hijikata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Megalos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hijikata slips a jab from Megalos.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Hijikata cracks Megalos with an open hand slap.
Hijikata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hijikata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hijikata tries to land a front kick but Megalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Megalos takes a swing at Hijikata's ribcage but misses.
Megalos scores with a head kick.
Megalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Megalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hijikata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Megalos is looking to clinch.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hijikata throws a right hand that misses
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Megalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Megalos. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hijikata.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Hijikata's ribs.
Megalos sizes up Hijikata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hijikata stuns Megalos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hijikata drops Megalos with a huge uppercut! Megalos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hijikata is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Hijikata!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Benavidez (ranked 1779 p4p, 235 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 1107 p4p, 147 weight class). Thor Hammer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
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199 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Benavidez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Benavidez misses.
A big right from Benavidez misses.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Benavidez's shoulder, as Benavidez tries to avoid the shot.
Benavidez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benavidez throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benavidez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benavidez throws a jab when Hammer was well out of range.
Hammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benavidez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Benavidez is wise to it.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Benavidez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer cracks Benavidez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benavidez throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily.
Thor Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benavidez checks a low kick from Hammer.
Benavidez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benavidez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A cross from Hammer lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benavidez.
Benavidez drives through with a takedown into Hammer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer pushes Benavidez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benavidez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benavidez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benavidez has his takedown stuffed
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hammer.
Benavidez checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Benavidez catches Hammer right on the button with a cross.
Benavidez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benavidez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benavidez scores with a hook to the body. Hammer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benavidez misses with a hook.
Hammer defending well as Benavidez loads up on a big left hand.
Benavidez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a left and a right that stings Benavidez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammer!
Benavidez is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez stuns Hammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Benavidez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer is looking to chop away at Benavidez's legs.
Benavidez throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer digs a good hook to Benavidez's body.
Benavidez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benavidez throws a lazy uppercut
and Benavidez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benavidez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer unleashes a big counter combination but Benavidez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Benavidez connects with the punch.
Benavidez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Hammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammer gets caught napping as Benavidez dives in and scores a takedown. Hammer manages to retain guard.
Hammer has his feet on Benavidez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Benavidez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Benavidez misses.
Hammer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benavidez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Benavidez misses its intended target.
Hammer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benavidez swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
A jab from Hammer misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Benavidez misses its target.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benavidez counters with a stiff right hand.
Benavidez connects with a crisp jab.
Benavidez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hammer's half guard.
Hammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Benavidez seems content to control.
Benavidez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benavidez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
Benavidez trying to control but Hammer is having none of it.
Benavidez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hammer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hammer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez has his feet on Hammer's thighs here. He's pushed Hammer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hammer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Benavidez!
After winning the bout, Roy Benavidez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 1436 p4p, 68 weight class) and Noah Jones (ranked 1837 p4p, 91 weight class). Jones has chosen Barrels of Whiskey as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noah Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga jabs at Jones's body.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsunaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Noah Jones has been cut.
Matsunaga takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matsunaga walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Jones.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones tries to pull guard but Matsunaga won't allow it.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Matsunaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsunaga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Matsunaga.
Jones has hold of Matsunaga's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Matsunaga seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Matsunaga is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Matsunaga is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Noah Jones!
Noah Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Takano (ranked 797 p4p, 83 weight class) and Suck it (ranked 3601 p4p, 382 weight class). Suck it has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshi Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Suck it!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Suck it has been cut.
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before it has time to react.
it ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
it lands an overhand right.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt it.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Takano slips a straight right by it.
That kick from Takano tenderised it's leg. it is trying to keep his angry face on.
it is looking to land body kicks.
Takano throws the left hand but it avoids the punch easily.
it scores with a sloppy right hand. Takano should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takano swings for the body but it moves out of range.
Takano throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
it misses the body punch
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but it moves away.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from it.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takano avoids the body shot from it.
Takano throwing a counter right hand but it manages to avoid it.
Takano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Takano tenderised it's leg. it is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. it looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
it misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano misses with a kick to the body.
it looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
A jab from Takano finds it's way through it's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Takano connects with a leg kick. it looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano lands a jab to it's midsection.
Takano misses with a jab to the body
and it counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
it takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takano throws a wild body kick that it sees coming a mile off.
it replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Takano blocks it well.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano lands a right hook to the body.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
it misses the shot to the body.
Takano swings for the body but it moves out of range.
it swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano throws a low kick but it moves out of range easily.
it misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Takano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Takano lands a leg kick that knocks it off balance momentarily.
it's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Takano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takano looks to land a body kick but it moved away.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
it misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takano misses with a wild body shot.
it needs to keep his hands up - Takano had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Suck it's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
it fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takano scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by it.
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but it was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Takano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
it darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
it misses with a punch to the body.
it struggles to land a body shot inside as Takano controls his hands.
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suck it's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A cross from Takano lands.
Takano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
it moves out of range of the body kick from Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takano is looking to wear down it with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
it pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and it has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takano.
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Yoshi Takano is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
it tried to score with a low kick but Takano checks it.
Takano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that it can do to turn this around?
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent it stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
it has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
it is breathing heavily.
Takano connects with a looping right hand.
it has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
Takano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of it's head.
it misses with a hook to the body
and Takano counters with a nice body kick.
Takano connects with a leg kick. it looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
it on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
it is rocked!
Takano thumps it with a low kick.
it is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
it has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takano.
Takano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into it's torso.
Takano weaves into range and cracks it right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! it goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Takano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
Our winner, Yoshi Takano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potter (ranked 184 p4p, 20 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 586 p4p, 57 weight class). Potter comes into the arena with THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT blaring out of the sound system. Titan Reign 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reign.
Reign moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Potter blocks a head kick by Reign.
Jab by Reign.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Potter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Potter misses with a hook. Reign ducked under it nicely.
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter pushes Reign away with a front kick.
Potter misses with a body kick.
Potter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reign has time to react.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign misses with a straight left.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Potter misses.
Reign checks a low kick from Potter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign throws a one two combo.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Reign scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Reign.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign jabs Potter right on the nose. Potter blinks but takes it well.
Reign throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Heritage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Potter throws a front kick that sends Reign stumbling back into the cage.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Reign blocks a leg kick.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign with a jab.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to land a leg kick but Reign saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reign checks the leg kick.
Reign takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Reign misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reign has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter moves forwards but Reign connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reign cracks Potter with an open hand slap.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reign's sensitive parts.
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 clash of legs there as Reign blocks the low kick.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reign swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign checks a low kick from Potter.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reign is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Potter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reign darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Potter misses.
Potter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reign blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter scoring well with a low kick there.
Reign throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reign.
Reign scores with a hook.
Reign takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potter misses the body punch
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign connects with a jab.
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!
Reign scores with the left hand. Potter knows he should have avoided that one.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reign.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potter.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Reign.
Reign misses with a double jab.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Potter backing away here, and Reign unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Reign pushes Potter away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a low kick, right behind Reign 's knee.
Reign ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign misses with a hook
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reign lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reign jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potter doesn't seem phased though.
Reign lands a really nice looking cross but Potter seems unphased.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reign. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reign misses with the combination.
Potter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reign misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Reign throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Potter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Potter keeps Reign at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Reign.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reign just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter throws a counter high kick but Reign was just alert enough to avoid it.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Potter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Reign misses with a straight left.
Reign takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reign lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potter digs a good body shot into Reign's ribs.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Potter throws a front kick aimed at Reign's knee but Reign avoids it well.
Potter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reign doesn't seem phased though.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Reign takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Potter with a hook.
Potter lands a big head kick that sends Reign tumbling to the mat! Potter takes a step backwards and waves Reign back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reign is rocked!
Reign throws a head kick that misses.
Potter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Reign blocks the body kick.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter misses with a leg kick.
Reign's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Reign throws out a counter right but Potter avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Potter misses the jab.
Reign tries a quick counter leg kick but Potter is wise to it.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Reign.
A head kick misses from Potter.
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Reign will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Reign lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Reign misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reign, right into the meat.
Reign checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Potter. Reign shrugs it off though.
Potter misses with a hook.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Potter
and Reign counters with an outside leg kick.
Potter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reign.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reign. Reign obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Reign throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Potter.
Reign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potter throws a chopping leg kick but Reign manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign connects with a right hand. Potter shakes it off.
Potter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Reign scores with a nice body kick.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
You can see that Reign has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reign lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Potter.
Reign cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Potter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reign moves out of range as Potter throws a body kick.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reign misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter takes one to the chin there.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Reign looks to land a combination. Potter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reign scores with a head kick. Potter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Potter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign misses with a low kick.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potter counters with a nice body kick.
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Potter throws a leg kick but Reign sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reign lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign misses with a looping left.
Potter connects with a crisp jab.
Potter tries to score with a low kick but Reign moves his leg out of the way.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign lands a two punch combo.
Reign is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reign has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Potter.
Potter digs a good hook to Reign's body.
Potter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potter throws a leg kick but Reign sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Potter lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Potter blocks the leg kick.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Potter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reign takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign throws a good cross that connects.
Reign is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reign connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Reign coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Reign there.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Potter tried to counter with a leg kick but Reign avoided it.
Potter blocks a jab.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Potter misses
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reign scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reign walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reign avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
Potter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reign under the eye.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Potter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reign just manages to avoid it.
Reign slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reign bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Potter.
Reign throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reign scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Potter cracks a nice hook into Reign's ribs.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Potter connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Potter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reign throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign misses with a hook.
Potter keeps Reign at a distance using the push kick.
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reign throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Potter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter throws a quick counter head kick but Reign was just out of range.
Potter misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Reign misses its intended target.
Reign lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Potter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reign throws a leg kick but Potter checks it.
It appears Potter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reign digs a good body shot into Potter's ribs.
Jack Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reign. That snapped Potter's head back.
Reign fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Potter.
Reign is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign avoids the head kick by Potter.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reign checks a leg kick.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign lands a glancing blow to the side of Potter's head.
Reign closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Potter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reign has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reign avoids the head kick by Potter.
Reign is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reign checks the leg kick.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick from Potter.
Potter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reign uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reign walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Reign connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Potter - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potter finds it's way round the side to connect with Reign's head.
Reign lands a glancing blow to the side of Potter's head.
Reign checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potter misses with a head kick.
That kick from Potter tenderised Reign's leg. Reign is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Potter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reign sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign lands a two punch combo.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign clobbers Potter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reign comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Potter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Reign.
Well Reign has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!
Titan Reign is the new heavyweight champion!
Titan Reign decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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