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ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 2877 p4p, 143 weight class) and Baron Brady (ranked 5855 p4p, 205 weight class). Baron Brady is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baron Brady!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brady throws out the jab.
Cage closes the distance and clinches.
Brady scores with a knee to the head.
Brady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brady lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Brady looks winded!
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Cage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Baron Brady has been cut.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Brady blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brady on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Brady throws a head punch that misses.
Brady is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knees in the clinch landing for Brady.
Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Brady ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brady no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady is striking off his back. Cage thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Brady wants to control but Cage passes into side.
Brady tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brady is trying to control Cage's posture but Cage avoids it.
Cage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brady will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brady wants to control but Cage postures up.
Brady tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady trying his best to control but Cage has mounted him.
Cage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brady slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brady gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brady is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brady looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brady dives in for a single leg takedown but Cage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brady fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cage, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady is trying to push Cage away but Cage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baron Brady's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brady feints a jab promting Cage to slip. Brady then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage connects with a jab.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brady with a poor takedown
and Cage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brady! Cage lets Brady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brady is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Cage lands a brutal uppercut that launches Brady off his feet! Brady tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Cage!
A less than humble Luke Cage misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 2096 p4p, 244 weight class) and Piotr Boryska (ranked 5849 p4p, 511 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Boryska!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boryska throws a series of punches but Cash avoids them all with ease.
Cash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boryska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
Boryska tries to land a leg kick but Cash saw it coming and moves away.
Boryska throws a lazy uppercut
and Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Boryska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Boryska.
Boryska with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boryska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cash throws a body punch but Boryska moves out of range.
Boryska circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cash avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cash attempts a counter takedown but Boryska avoids it well and moves away.
Boryska scores with a shot to the body.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boryska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash slips a straight right by Boryska.
Boryska swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Boryska lands a nice shot that snaps Cash's head back.
Boryska tries to score with a low kick but Cash moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Boryska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cash throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boryska was covering up waiting for the punch and Cash finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cash is pushing down on Boryska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boryska is fighting to maintain full guard but Cash has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boryska is staying active underneath Cash, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cash content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska has one foot on Cash's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash throws a shot to the body.
Cash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cash shoots in looking for a takedown but Boryska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boryska raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cash misses with a low kick.
Cash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cash clobbers Boryska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boryska connects with a leg kick. Cash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boryska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cash cracks Boryska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Cash coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cash 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 Boryska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boryska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cash slips under a jab.
Boryska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cash moves away.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cash connects with a body shot.
Boryska avoids the body shot from Cash.
Boryska closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boryska lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boryska takes one to the chin there.
Cash dodges the punch combination from Boryska.
Cash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Boryska lands but Cash takes it in his stride.
Cash avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Boryska has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boryska there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cash manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boryska on his heels. He'll look to pass Boryska's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boryska controls Cash momentarily but Cash frees himself.
Boryska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash is one step ahead there.
Cash prevents Boryska from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piotr Boryska will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cash jabs Boryska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boryska misses with a few strikes there.
Cash dives in and grabs Boryska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boryska pushes down on Cash's head and hops out.
Boryska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Piotr Boryska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boryska slips a jab from Cash.
Boryska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boryska blocks a low kick nicely.
Cash moves out of range of the body kick from Boryska.
Cash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska scores with a nice right hand.
Cash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cash lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska takes one to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cash. Boryska shrugs it off though.
Cash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Piotr Boryska has been cut.
Cash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boryska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boryska throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cash.
Boryska tries a head kick but it misses.
Cash throws a body punch but Boryska moves out of range.
Boryska tries a quick counter leg kick but Cash is wise to it.
A left lands for Cash.
Boryska misses with a two punch combination.
Boryska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boryska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boryska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cash can pounce on him.
Cash misses with a body shot.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boryska lands with a slapping head kick.
Cash connects with a body shot.
Boryska gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boryska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cash, as that shot connected.
A jab from Boryska finds it's way through Cash's defenses.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Boryska is just out of range.
Boryska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cash avoids the head kick by Boryska.
Cash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boryska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cash.
Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boryska.
Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boryska was well out of range. Poor timing from Cash.
Boryska lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boryska connects with a jab.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cash drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boryska sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the body from Cash misses
and Boryska counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Boryska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cash appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cash lands a jab to Boryska's midsection.
Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Boryska is just out of range.
Boryska throws a right and a left that Cash avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Cash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cash there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash throws a wild body kick that Boryska sees coming a mile off.
Boryska throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cash.
Boryska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boryska follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boryska throws a nice looking combination but Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boryska throws out the jab.
Cash swings for the body but Boryska moves out of range.
Cash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boryska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boryska on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Boryska seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ronie Cash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Boryska's cut.
That's time! Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cash digs a good hook to Boryska's body.
Boryska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
Cash drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boryska sprawls and moves away.
Boryska misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Boryska.
Piotr Boryska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boryska. Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Boryska looks to move away, Cash throws a big counter combo but Boryska just gets out of the way.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cash has his takedown stuffed
and Boryska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boryska moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boryska!
Cash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cash connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boryska misses with a body shot.
Cash shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cash passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boryska!
Cash fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boryska manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cash throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boryska has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boryska sneaks out the side door and pushes Cash away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Boryska has a takedown stuffed.
Boryska fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boryska's sensitive parts.
Boryska looks to land a combination but Cash avoids it well.
Cash blocks a head kick by Boryska.
Cash lands a jab to Boryska's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boryska!
Cash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boryska scores with a shot to the body.
Cash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cash misses with a body kick.
Boryska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cash avoids it really well and circles away.
Cash lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cash punishes Boryska's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cash.
Cash is looking to wear down Boryska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cash stuns Boryska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boryska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boryska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash lands a leg kick that knocks Boryska off balance momentarily.
Cash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boryska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cash somewhat.
Cash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cash lands a slapping body shot.
Cash misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Boryska misses.
Cash misses with an uppercut. Boryska saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronie Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ronie Cash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Crawford (ranked 2021 p4p, 301 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 1420 p4p, 216 weight class). Morgan has chosen Don't Waste My Time - Krept & Konan 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crawford tried to score with a low kick but Morgan checks it.
A nice side step and Morgan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morgan misses with a hook. Crawford ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Crawford scores with a punch to the head.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Crawford.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crawford.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Crawford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
We've been told by Crawford's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crawford throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Morgan misses.
Crawford lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Crawford takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crawford lands a leg kick that knocks Morgan off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford lands with a cross.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Crawford counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crawford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Morgan cracks Crawford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Morgan. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Crawford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
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!
Crawford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawford misses the target.
Morgan 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.
Crawford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan throws a low kick but Crawford moves out of range easily.
Crawford throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Crawford.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Morgan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morgan.
Crawford cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Crawford.
A head kick misses from Crawford.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Crawford moved out of range.
Crawford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crawford scores with a nice head shot.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morgan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Crawford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Crawford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jay Crawford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan misses with a left hand
and Crawford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crawford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morgan.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan tests Crawford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Crawford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan tries to bum rush Crawford with a series of wild strikes but Crawford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Crawford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crawford misses with a body kick.
Crawford moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Crawford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Crawford.
Crawford connects with a solid leg kick.
Crawford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crawford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jay Crawford is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Crawford thumps Morgan with a low kick.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crawford counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Morgan is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Crawford!
Jay Crawford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 888 p4p, 105 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 1038 p4p, 124 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Bamalog looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Bamalog has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kettu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Kettu misses the jab.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog motions for Kettu to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bamalog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kettu takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Bamalog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bamalog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog slips a jab from Kettu.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamalog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Kettu slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Bamalog moved away.
Bamalog scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettu!
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Kettu.
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Bamalog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bamalog to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Bamalog thinks about the counter body kick.
Bamalog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Bamalog lands.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamalog jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bamalog throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog motions for Kettu to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bamalog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamalog throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bamalog takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Bamalog throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Bamalog lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bamalog coming out on top.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bamalog 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.
Bamalog scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Bamalog moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Bamalog connects with a single shot there.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bamalog checks a leg kick nicely.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamalog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kettu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog throws a good cross that connects.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Bamalog finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bamalog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bamalog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bamalog swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Bamalog scores with a spinning back kick!
Kettu lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamalog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bamalog wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bamalog with a jab.
Bamalog slips a jab from Kettu.
Bamalog misses with a left hand
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Bamalog tries to land a leg kick but Kettu saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamalog. That snapped Kettu's head back.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kettu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamalog doesn't seem phased though.
Bamalog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu sets himself, and Bamalog steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Jab by Bamalog.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Bamalog moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Kettu's head.
Bamalog scores with a head kick. Kettu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Bamalog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kettu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Bamalog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Bamalog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Bamalog connects with the punch.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamalog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
After winning the bout, Teke Bamalog 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Calacon (ranked 1782 p4p, 238 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 973 p4p, 147 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conrad Calacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calacon lands with an overhand left.
Ludwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ludwig trying to land knees to the body.
Ludwig working aggressively here.
Calacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ludwig takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Calacon presses Ludwig against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ludwig avoiding damage.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Calacon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ludwig is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calacon misses with a few strikes there.
Calacon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Calacon is predictable there
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Calacon misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Calacon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Ludwig bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Calacon's corner calls for a 1-2. Calacon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Calacon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice straight punches there by Calacon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Calacon.
Calacon lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Conrad Calacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calacon throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ludwig has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Calacon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ludwig. That one must have hurt.
Calacon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ludwig. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ludwig throws a wild body kick that Calacon sees coming a mile off.
Calacon misses the shot to the body.
Ludwig wants to slow Calacon down by chopping away at his legs.
Calacon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ludwig jabs at Calacon's body.
Ludwig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calacon.
Ludwig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Calacon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ludwig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with a body shot.
Ludwig cracks a nice hook into Calacon's ribs.
Ludwig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calacon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ludwig makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Calacon really felt that one!
Calacon misses with a lunging right hand
and Ludwig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Calacon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ludwig slips under a jab from Calacon.
Ludwig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Calacon.
Calacon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ludwig, pushing him back against the cage.
Ludwig tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ludwig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calacon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
Calacon is trying to force a seperation but Ludwig has the dominant position.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calacon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ludwig is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calacon rather than just go for the knockout.
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig connects with a knee to the head.
Calacon blocks an uppercut.
Calacon tries to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling the position.
Calacon managing to block the knees to the body from Ludwig.
Calacon manages to break the clinch.
Calacon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Calacon working hard to break the clinch.
Calacon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ludwig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Calacon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calacon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ludwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calacon.
Ludwig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Calacon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ludwig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
A jab from Calacon finds it's way through Ludwig's defenses.
Ludwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Calacon throwing a counter right hand but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Conrad Calacon is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Calacon as he checks the leg kick.
Ludwig is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Calacon.
Ludwig is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Calacon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ludwig's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Calacon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Conrad Calacon!
Conrad Calacon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ushat Belov (ranked 1729 p4p, 85 weight class) and Teddy Bear (ranked 1549 p4p, 81 weight class). Teddy Bear is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ushat Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Bear!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear avoids the head kick by Belov.
Bear blocks the body kick.
Bear lands a nice hook to Belov's body. Belov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bear.
Belov blocks a jab.
As Bear looks to move away, Belov throws a big counter combo but Bear just gets out of the way.
Nice cross by Bear.
Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Belov is just out of range.
Bear is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belov.
Belov punishes Bear's body with a nice straight punch.
Bear throws a body punch but Belov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear drops Belov with a beautiful combination! Belov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bear is looking for the KO!
Belov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belov is breathing heavily.
Bear rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bear throws the left hand but Belov avoids the punch easily.
Bear is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belov rather than just go for the knockout.
Belov takes a swing at Bear's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear throws a body shot but no joy.
Belov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bear gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Belov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Bear!
Teddy Bear was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Longburn Rayson (ranked 1602 p4p, 220 weight class) and Razza Matazz (ranked 582 p4p, 87 weight class). Rayson comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - No Surrender. Matazz has chosen Tool - Eulogy as his entrance music. Longburn Rayson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Longburn Rayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razza Matazz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rayson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Matazz.
Matazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rayson slips a jab from Matazz.
Matazz motions for Rayson to come forward. Matazz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Rayson misses
and Matazz counters with a straight right hand.
Rayson scores with a three punch combo!
Rayson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rayson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matazz scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rayson slips under a jab from Matazz.
Matazz scores with a one two! Rayson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rayson is rocked!
Matazz avoids the head kick by Rayson.
Oh Rayson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razza Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Look low, kick high! Matazz uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rayson tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Matazz is absolutely delighted - when Rayson wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Razza Matazz!
Razza Matazz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 995 p4p, 157 weight class) and Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie (ranked 498 p4p, 81 weight class). Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sweetie Pie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sweetie Pie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johns swivels and escapes.
Johns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie.
Sweetie Pie dives in and scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Sweetie Pie won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Sweetie Pie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweetie Pie working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sweetie Pie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweetie Pie manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweetie Pie keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweetie Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sweetie Pie's head.
Johns throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie controlling the position.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johns throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweetie Pie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns trying to move into half guard but instead Sweetie Pie has managed to sweep!
Johns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sweetie Pie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sweetie Pie connects with a couple of short punches.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweetie Pie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sweetie Pie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow that misses. Johns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweetie Pie's guard. Nice move by Johns!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns passes into half guard.
Sweetie Pie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweetie Pie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweetie Pie postures up.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns looks to land a strike but Sweetie Pie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sweetie Pie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweetie Pie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sweetie Pie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweetie Pie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sweetie Pie chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sweetie Pie manages to get himself to full guard.
Johns is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Don Johns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sweetie Pie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johns counters with a series of strikes. Sweetie Pie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sweetie Pie tries for a takedown but Johns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sweetie Pie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie.
That kick from Johns tenderised Sweetie Pie's leg. Sweetie Pie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sweetie Pie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sweetie Pie manages to circle out of the way.
Sweetie Pie shoots in but Johns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweetie Pie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sweetie Pie! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johns.
Johns gets caught flat footed, as Sweetie Pie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johns looking to control.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johns is on top in guard.
Sweetie Pie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns being controlled here momentarily.
Sweetie Pie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johns lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johns scoring with some ground and pound.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
Sweetie Pie postures up and lands a big shot to Johns's brow.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johns is trying to control the position but Sweetie Pie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throws an elbow that misses. Johns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sweetie Pie's guard. Nice move by Johns!
Johns has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johns postures up in Sweetie Pie's guard and throws a big left but Sweetie Pie blocks it.
Johns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweetie Pie trying to control the position.
Johns connects with a couple of short punches.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sweetie Pie can do to turn this around?
Johns throwing strikes from guard but Sweetie Pie blocks nicely.
Johns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie throws a strike but Johns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
Sweetie Pie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of digs.
Johns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sweetie Pie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johns throws an elbow that misses. Sweetie Pie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johns's guard. Nice move by Sweetie Pie!
Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie passes into half guard.
Sweetie Pie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
Sweetie Pie drops an elbow to the side of Johns's head.
Sweetie Pie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johns's head.
Johns wants to improve his position but Sweetie Pie is controlling well.
Sweetie Pie misses with a head shot. Johns uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweetie Pie is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johns dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sweetie Pie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sweetie Pie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sweetie Pie lands strikes from half guard.
Johns tries to get to full guard but Sweetie Pie has control of the leg.
Johns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweetie Pie.
Johns scores with a few weak punches.
Johns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sweetie Pie scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetie Pie looks to land a strike but Johns avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Johns wants to sweep here but Sweetie Pie controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweetie Pie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweetie Pie preventing the sweep.
Johns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johns has momentary wrist control but Sweetie Pie slips an elbow through the middle.
Sweetie Pie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of digs.
Sweetie Pie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johns is rocked!
Sweetie Pie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sweetie Pie gets to his feet and stands over Johns, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Johns felt that one! Sweetie Pie unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Johns from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Huggle Muffin Sweetie Pie made sure he mentioned THE END 32, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Arendse (ranked 291 p4p, 33 weight class) and Joseph OByrne (ranked 636 p4p, 79 weight class). Enitan Arendse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph OByrne's chin.
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Enitan Arendse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arendse clinches with his opponent.
OByrne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as OByrne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
OByrne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arendse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arendse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and OByrne counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
Good body shot from OByrne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendse.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
Arendse throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse misses with some punches.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Arendse tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Arendse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse scores with a head kick. OByrne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arendse circles away quickly and effectively.
OByrne scores with a jab.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse stuns OByrne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse checks a low kick from OByrne.
Arendse is looking to score with low kicks.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
Arendse scores with a hook.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arendse backing away here, and OByrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OByrne's calf.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a sloppy head kick and Arendse moves out of range easily.
Jab from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Arendse pushes OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendse lands a body shot.
OByrne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Arendse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Arendse fails to land.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Arendse.
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Arendse tests OByrne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. OByrne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OByrne doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses OByrne's sensitive parts.
Arendse thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OByrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Arendse there.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from OByrne misses.
Arendse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse pushes OByrne away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
OByrne moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OByrne can do to turn this around?
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arendse lands a glancing blow to the side of OByrne's head.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OByrne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OByrne throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and OByrne counters with a stiff right hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and OByrne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse misses with a hook to the body
and OByrne counters with a low kick, right behind Arendse 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse misses the body punch
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse misses with a jab to the body
and OByrne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Arendse misses.
Arendse misses with a hook.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendse rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Arendse - just one landing.
Arendse blocks a head kick by OByrne.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into OByrne's ribs.
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
OByrne lands a shot to the body.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
OByrne breaks the clinch.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne takes one to the chin there.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
OByrne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Arendse as he connects with a hook.
Arendse throws a hook but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Arendse's torso.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Arendse is out of range.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Arendse misses with a body shot
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by OByrne.
Arendse walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Arendse tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OByrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OByrne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Arendse checks it
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne lands a front kick.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
OByrne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OByrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to OByrne's body.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from OByrne 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 Arendse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arendse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendse wants to clinch up but OByrne keeps it at a distance.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but OByrne manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OByrne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arendse takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Arendse saw it coming and moves away.
Arendse delivers a nice body kick.
Arendse thows a body kick. OByrne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse keeps OByrne at a distance using the push kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OByrne's head.
OByrne throws a poor cross that misses
and Arendse counters with a good, hard body kick but OByrne shrugs it off.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OByrne takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
OByrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse catches OByrne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne misses with a body punch
and Arendse counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OByrne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OByrne.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but OByrne moved out of range.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
OByrne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arendse connects with a solid leg kick.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OByrne! But no joy.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OByrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arendse.
OByrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arendse wants to land a leg kick but OByrne is out of range.
Arendse cracks OByrne with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne misses the jab.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
A good leg kick by OByrne.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but OByrne is just out of range.
OByrne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse throws out a leg kick but OByrne moves out of range and Arendse only half commits.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
OByrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arendse. Arendse obviously looking to wear him down.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
OByrne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arendse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse had his way with Joseph OByrne in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
OByrne thuds a left hand into Arendse's body.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and OByrne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arendse misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OByrne tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse throws a body punch but OByrne moves out of range.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OByrne's head backwards.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps OByrne's head back.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse drives through and clinches with OByrne against the cage.
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from OByrne - that will leave a mark!
Joseph OByrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
OByrne avoids the body shot from Arendse.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse lunges at OByrne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OByrne's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse misses with a leg kick
and OByrne counters with a nice leg kick.
Arendse is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
Arendse has OByrne up against the cage in a clinch.
Arendse can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arendse blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Arendse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arendse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OByrne pushes Arendse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
OByrne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arendses head.
Arendse tries to break free but OByrne pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook to the ribs.
OByrne trying to stall but Arendse improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OByrne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Arendse.
OByrne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
OByrne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OByrne misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
Arendse lands with a hook. OByrne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
A jab from Arendse finds it's way through OByrne's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of OByrne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Arendse manages to step out the way in time.
Arendse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OByrne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enitan Arendse.
Well Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibley (ranked 515 p4p, 63 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 552 p4p, 68 weight class). Dibley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Duane Dibley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duane Dibley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dibley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takano connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Dibley
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Dibley was not able to check.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dibley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takano feints a counter leg kick.
Takano lands a front kick.
Dibley lands a jab to Takano's midsection.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Takano connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
Takano tries a head kick but it misses.
Dibley is looking to counter punch.
Takano misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Dibley.
Takano tries to clinch there but Dibley circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibley with a hook.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dibley throws out the jab.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Dibley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takano momentarily.
Dibley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dibley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dibley moves forwards but Takano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dibley connects with an inside leg kick.
Dibley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takano is looking to clinch.
Takano throws a low kick but Dibley moves out of range easily.
Duane Dibley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dibley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dibley misses with an uppercut
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibley misses with an uppercut.
Takano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dibleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Dibley.
Dibley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Takano avoids it.
Dibley tries to move into range but Takano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dibley.
A low kick from Dibley misses
and Takano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dibley misses with a leg kick
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Dibley misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with an inside leg kick.
Dibley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dibley is breathing heavily.
Dibley misses with the body kick
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dibley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Takano stuns Dibley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano lands with an overhand left.
Dibley drops his hands momentarily and Takano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dibley tries to land a front kick but Takano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Dibley moved away.
Takano throws a low kick, looking for Dibley's leg but Dibley calmly moves out of range.
Takano slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takano checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Takano lands a nice shot to the body.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dibley's sensitive parts.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Dibley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dibley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dibley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Duane Dibley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takano throws a body punch but Dibley moves out of range.
Dibley connects with the punch.
Dibley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Takano.
Dibley lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Takano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dibley will feel that in the morning.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dibley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibley scores with a nice body kick.
Dibley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Takano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Takano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Dibley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takano can pounce on him.
Takano throws out a powerful jab.
Takano scores with a nice strike.
Dibley misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Dibley moved away.
Takano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dibley.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibley walks into a straight right hand from Takano.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Dibley blocks the body kick.
Dibley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Dibley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've been told by Dibley's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dibley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takano feints and then cracks Dibley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dibley down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibley misses with a low kick.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dibley tries to keep at a distance but Takano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dibley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takano tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dibley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dibley.
Dibley is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Takano unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dibley managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Dibley's head.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Dibley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dibleys head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano tries a body shot but Dibley blocks it.
Takano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dibley blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Takano.
Duane Dibley's cut is getting worse.
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Takano scores with a shoulder strike.
Dibley breaks from the clinch.
Dibley scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duane Dibley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dibley lands with a shot to the body.
Dibley's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Dibley staying out of range there.
Dibley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dibley walks into a jab.
Dibley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dibley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano scores with a body shot.
Takano moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takano slips a jab from Dibley.
Dibley works Takano's body with a nice hook.
Dibley misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Dibley 's knee.
Dibley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dibley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dibley.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dibley.
Dibley connects with a leg kick. Takano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dibley misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a nice leg kick.
Takano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dibley swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dibley blocks it well.
Dibley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duane Dibley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dibley takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Takano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dibley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takano clinches up with Dibley and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dibley.
Takano misses with the head strike.
Takano pushes Dibley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibley's elbow.
Dibley blocks a body shot from Takano.
Yoshi Takano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano stalls.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dibley's elbow.
Dibley can't find room to land a body shot as Takano controls the action.
Dibley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dibley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano is leaning against Dibley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Takano working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dibley.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Takano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Takano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dibley backwards.
Dibley blocks a body shot from Takano.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dibley.
Dibley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takano lands with a short shot to the head.
Takano lands a shoulder strike.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Takano.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano cracks Dibley with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takano.
Takano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dibley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Dibley controls the action.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dibley blocks it with crossed arms.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Takano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Takano!
A very excited looking Yoshi Takano 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.
Duane Dibley was interviewed post fight and said 'It's stolen my cool, it's taken all my style. I need a mirror.'.
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