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FARTMMA 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson Jr (ranked 23979 p4p, 478 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 23956 p4p, 495 weight class). George Backman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Dawson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack Dawson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman throws a good cross that connects.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman tries to bum rush Dawson Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dawson Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawson Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman throws a series of strikes that have Dawson Jr backpedaling.
Backman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dawson Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range.
Dawson Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Backman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy right hand but Backman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson Jr misses with a left hand
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a three punch combo that has Dawson Jr backing up. Dawson Jr nods at Backman to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman works Dawson Jr's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson Jr, right into the meat.
Dawson Jr tries to land a body kick
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dawson Jr misses the jab.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr cracks Backman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dawson Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Backman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
Dawson Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Backman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Backman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson Jr missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Backman misses.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman scores with a nice strike.
Dawson Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Backman is just out of range.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Backman counters with a straight right hand.
Backman lands a nice hook to Dawson Jr's body. Dawson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Backman throws a shot to the body.
Backman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Backman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dawson Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Dawson Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
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!
Backman lands a two punch combo.
Backman cracks a nice hook into Dawson Jr's ribs.
Dawson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson Jr backs up against the cage.
Backman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson Jr throws out the jab.
Backman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a right hand to the body.
Backman lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman punishes Dawson Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Backman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from Dawson Jr is predictable there
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dawson Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dawson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Backman manages to avoid it.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Backman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dawson Jr thinking.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson Jr throws a body punch but Backman moves out of range.
Backman scores with a one two! Dawson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Backman stuns Dawson Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Dawson Jr backs off Backman throws a huge counter combo but Dawson Jr manages to avoid it all.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Dawson Jr misses
and Backman counters with a series of strikes. Dawson Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawson Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Backman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Backman works over Dawson Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook
and Backman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson Jr misses with a body shot
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backman is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good exchange - Backman coming out on top.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Backman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Backman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson Jr back to the cage. Backman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Backman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Backman lands a jab-cross combination.
Jack Dawson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson Jr throws a combination that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr 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.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson Jr.
Despite the aggression on Backman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Backman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Backman throws a one two combo.
Dawson Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Dawson Jr.
A head kick by Dawson Jr misses
letting Backman counter with a right hand.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Backman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson Jr at a distance.
Dawson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman counters with a nice body shot.
Backman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr misses with an uppercut
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman scores with a hook to the body. Dawson Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson Jr misses with a combination
and Backman counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson Jr.
Backman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good exchange - Dawson Jr coming out on top.
Dawson Jr thows a leg kick but Backman checks it
and Backman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson Jr is rocked!
Dawson Jr misses with a body punch
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Dawson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawson Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Backman rushes Dawson Jr and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Dawson Jr is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Backman piles on the pressure and Dawson Jr crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Backman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Rain (ranked 6448 p4p, 442 weight class) and Bearclaw Brennan (ranked 7181 p4p, 471 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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235 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bearclaw Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan is looking to clinch.
Rain scores with the left hand. Brennan knows he should have avoided that one.
Brennan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rain's waist but Rain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brennan off to one side.
Brennan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rain momentarily.
Rain lands a jab.
Brennan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Brennan manages to avoid it.
Brennan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brennan.
Rain keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Rain misses the target.
Rain stuffs the takedown attempt from Brennan. Brennan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonathan Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bearclaw Brennan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan misses with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Brennan.
Rain's corner calls for a 1-2. Rain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain steps in with a hook that catches Brennan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rain follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Brennan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Rain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 3257 p4p, 304 weight class) and Mamadu Camara (ranked 2963 p4p, 285 weight class). Mamadu Camara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamadu Camara!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Cormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara tests Cormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Camara pushes Cormier up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cormier backwards.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Camara told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Camara gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cormier 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.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Camara.
Cormier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Camara after a bit of a struggle.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara digs a right hand into Cormier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cormier's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormier is rocked!
Daniel Cormier's cut is getting worse.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cormier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands with a short shot to the head.
Camara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara cracks Cormier with a nice body shot.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara digs a right hand into Cormier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cormier's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Camara.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara drops Cormier onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cormier is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Camara pushes Cormier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Camara scores with a hook to the body.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camara works on Cormier's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Camara creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cormier's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cormier drops to his knees and Camara pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamadu Camara!
Mamadu Camara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Detektyw Pikachu (ranked 2468 p4p, 310 weight class) and Pauli Johansson (ranked 7156 p4p, 574 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Detektyw Pikachu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pauli Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johansson prevents Pikachu from moving into mount.
Johansson wants to control but Pikachu postures up.
Pikachu prevents Johansson from escaping the position.
Johansson stops Pikachu from passing to mount.
Pikachu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johansson wants to control but Pikachu postures up.
Pikachu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Pikachu in the domination position with Johansson hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Johansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson is not content to let Pikachu control the position.
Johansson prevents Pikachu from improving position.
Pikachu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johansson, who protects the arm well.
Pikachu is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson wants to control but Pikachu postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikachu has control of an arm but Johansson manages to advance to Pikachu's back!
Johansson controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Pikachu right now.
A lull in the action here.
Johansson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Johansson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Johansson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Johansson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Pikachu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pikachu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johansson tries to avoid it but Pikachu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johansson to the ground. Johansson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pikachu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johansson!
Johansson is trying to control Pikachu's posture but Pikachu avoids it.
Pikachu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu is trying to get an arm triangle but Johansson is defending well.
Pikachu working away.
Johansson is looking to reverse the position.
Johansson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johansson is not content to let Pikachu control the position.
Pikachu working away.
Pikachu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johansson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johansson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johansson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pikachu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pikachu avoids the attempt from Johansson to control.
Pikachu wants to control the pace but Johansson is squirming around nicely.
Johansson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johansson is trying to escape the mount.
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 Detektyw Pikachu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pikachu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pikachu somewhat.
Johansson tests Pikachu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pikachu pushes Johansson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johansson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pikachu can't fight it off and eventually Johansson manages to take the fight to the floor. Pikachu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pikachu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pikachu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pikachu is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson wants to stand but Pikachu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pikachu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johansson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johansson is looking to stand up but Pikachu won't let him.
Johansson wants to control from the top but Pikachu keeps moving.
Johansson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pikachu pulls Johansson in to control the position.
Johansson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johansson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pikachu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pikachu takes one on the button.
It looks like Detektyw Pikachu has been cut.
Johansson connects with a looping right hand.
Pikachu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johansson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pikachu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pikachu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pikachu there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikachu throws a right and a left that Johansson avoids nicely.
Johansson scores with a nice right hand.
Pikachu is rocked!
Johansson cracks Pikachu on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pikachu falls backwards against the cage. Johansson follows up with more strikes that drop Pikachu to his knees. Johansson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pikachu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Johansson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Rasputin (ranked 618 p4p, 86 weight class) and Lu Bu (ranked 1377 p4p, 168 weight class). Lu Bu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evgeni Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lu Bu!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bu.
Bu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Rasputin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bu.
Bu shoots in for a takedown but Rasputin shows good takedown defense.
Evgeni Rasputin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Bu.
Bu has his takedown stuffed
and Rasputin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin has Bu pressed against the cage, preventing Bu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
Bu looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin digs a right hand into Bu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bu's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rasputin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bu backwards.
Rasputin drops Bu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bu is rocked!
Good body shot from Rasputin.
Bu is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
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!
Rasputin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bu seems to have recovered his senses.
Rasputin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rasputin is unloading with more strikes now! Bu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Rasputin!
During a confident post fight interview, Evgeni Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 1891 p4p, 209 weight class) and Corey Baird (ranked 2551 p4p, 260 weight class). Gemechu McKraken 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Baird!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but McKraken drags him back down.
Baird is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McKraken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baird tries to escape but McKraken is in control.
McKraken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McKraken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird wants to get back to his feet but McKraken drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken is working to tighten his grip on Baird's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Baird has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McKraken is really squeezing tight and eventually Baird passes out! McKraken breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gemechu McKraken!
Gemechu McKraken decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kotkaniemi (ranked 851 p4p, 121 weight class) and Derek Erwin (ranked 2052 p4p, 258 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kotkaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotkaniemi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erwin stuffs the takedown.
Kotkaniemi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kotkaniemi fails with a takedown attempt.
Kotkaniemi looking to score a takedown here. Erwin is defending well but Kotkaniemi drives through and ends up in Erwin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Erwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kotkaniemi has managed to get both his arms back between Erwin's legs - danger averted.
Kotkaniemi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Erwin pushes a forearm under Kotkaniemi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kotkaniemi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Erwin!
Derek Erwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 923 p4p, 134 weight class) and Izzy Bangin (ranked 322 p4p, 54 weight class). McCallum comes to the cage accompanied by Dixie. Andy McCallum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin blocks a jab.
McCallum moves away from the strike by Bangin.
McCallum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bangin 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.
McCallum misses with a takedown
and Bangin counters with a solid body kick.
Bangin lands a jab.
A jab from Bangin misses.
McCallum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin feints and then cracks McCallum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCallum down.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bangin defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Bangin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin counters with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
A decent looking cross lands there for McCallum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin tries to clinch but McCallum is having none of it.
McCallum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
McCallum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bangin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallum punishes Bangin's body with a nice straight punch.
McCallum throws a sloppy body shot
and Bangin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a punch to the body.
McCallum lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCallum has picked Bangin up - he's going for a ride! McCallum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bangin kicks off McCallum and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCallum.
Bangin lands a front kick.
McCallum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
McCallum throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
McCallum moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bangin defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Bangin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bangin connects with a jab.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Bangin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCallum sets himself, and Bangin steps forward looking for the clinch! McCallum avoids it this time.
McCallum loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin thuds his right hand into McCallum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCallum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bangin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCallum misses with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin wants to clinch up but McCallum keeps it at a distance.
McCallum tries to keep at a distance but Bangin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bangin pushes McCallum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallum wants to take the fight to the mat but Bangin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCallum is working for takedown but Bangin is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCallum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCallum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bangin after a bit of a struggle.
Bangin cracks McCallum with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Bangin.
McCallum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bangin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick there by Bangin.
Bangin punishes McCallum's body with a nice straight punch.
Bangin cracks the inside of McCallum's front leg.
A cross from McCallum lands.
Bangin delivers a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Bangin.
McCallum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.
McCallum scores with a jab.
A big left from McCallum misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCallum throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
McCallum works Bangin's body with a nice hook.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin moves into the clinch.
McCallum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bangin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCallum's efforts to push away.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from McCallum.
McCallum misses with a punch on the inside.
Bangin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from McCallum misses.
McCallum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin slips a straight right by McCallum.
Bangin is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCallum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from McCallum.
Bangin swings for the body but McCallum moves out of range.
Bangin cracks the inside of McCallum's front leg.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCallum tries for a takedown but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
McCallum dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCallum looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Bangin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCallum swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a straight right hand.
McCallum throws a right hand that Bangin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangin also avoids with ease.
Bangin with a jab.
McCallum misses with a hook
and McCallum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bangin did well to prevent McCallum getting side control.
Bangin has one foot on McCallum's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCallum cracks Bangin with a good jab.
McCallum shoots and misses
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCallum shoots in looking for a takedown. Bangin tries to sprawl out of it but McCallum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bangin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and McCallum counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bangin!
McCallum with the ground and pound but Bangin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bangin blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCallum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCallum throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
McCallum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bangin sprawls well initially but McCallum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bangin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCallum.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bangin is pulling down on McCallum's head. It's preventing any offense from McCallum, at least for the moment.
Bangin keeping moving, preventing McCallum from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCallum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCallum is trying to keep Bangin in close.
Bangin tries to free his leg and advance position but McCallum is retaining full guard.
Bangin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bangin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCallum is keeping the position for now.
Bangin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCallum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCallum pushes down on Bangin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCallum with the ground and pound but Bangin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bangin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallum throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bangin controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCallum is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCallum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McCallum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bangin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCallum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCallum throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Izzy Bangin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangin.
McCallum throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of McCallum's head but McCallum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCallum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bangin. That one must have hurt.
Bangin works the jab nicely.
Bangin slips a straight right by McCallum.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws a lazy body kick
and McCallum counters with a shoot takedown. Bangin fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin has his hands on McCallum's head, controlling the position.
Bangin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCallum.
McCallum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCallum.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin keeping full guard, as McCallum tries to pass.
McCallum stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallum lands a couple of digs.
Bangin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bangin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCallum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCallum looking to sit in guard and control but Bangin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bangin being controlled here momentarily.
Izzy Bangin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCallum controls Bangin momentarily but Bangin frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is trying to hold Bangin in close to prevent damage but Bangin has managed to pass into half guard.
Bangin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCallum is trying to get back to full guard.
McCallum wants to control but Bangin passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCallum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCallum trying his best to control but Bangin has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCallum is desperately trying to improve his position but Bangin has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
McCallum just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCallum. That did some damage!
McCallum throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCallum swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izzy Bangin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from McCallum misses.
McCallum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bangin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin pushes McCallum away with a front kick.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
McCallum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and McCallum counters with a takedown into side control.
Bangin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bangin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andy McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks McCallum with an uppercut!
McCallum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCallum. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCallum misses with a left hand
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin scores with a hook.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCallum throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin catches McCallum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCallum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCallum moves out of range of the body kick.
McCallum will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow McCallum down.
McCallum throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCallum throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks McCallum with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bangin feints and then cracks McCallum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCallum down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Bangin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bangin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum can't get the takedown.
McCallum tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin tries to work over McCallum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bangin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum gets through Bangin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as McCallum controls the action.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCallum controls his hands.
McCallum tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bangin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin! Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
Izzy Bangin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 483 p4p, 63 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 573 p4p, 73 weight class). Georgiev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oxxxymiron - City under the sole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnfinn Nesset!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesset drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nesset tries to move into range but Georgiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nesset throws an overhand right that lands on Georgiev's shoulder, as Georgiev tries to avoid the shot.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Georgiev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nesset is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Georgiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Georgiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Georgiev is just out of range.
Nesset looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nesset lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nesset.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Georgiev avoids it well.
Nesset throws a jab when Georgiev was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nesset tries to bum rush Georgiev with a series of wild strikes but Georgiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Georgiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev connects with a looping right hand.
Nesset throws a right and a left that Georgiev avoids nicely.
Georgiev feints the counter takedown.
Georgiev catches Nesset with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Georgiev defending well as Nesset loads up on a big left hand.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Nesset moves away from the strike by Georgiev.
Nesset throws the left hand but Georgiev avoids the punch easily.
And Georgiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Nesset pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Nesset throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Georgiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesset is retaining full guard.
Nesset working for a triangle but Georgiev defends it easily.
Nesset looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nesset working a defensive guard here.
Georgiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Georgiev passes into side control.
Georgiev scoring with punches from side control.
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Georgiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesset, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Nesset's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Georgiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesset knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nesset prevents Georgiev from improving position.
Georgiev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nesset knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nesset can't do much from the bottom here.
Nesset on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nesset is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Georgiev digs a good body shot into Nesset's ribs.
Georgiev throws a hook to the side of Nesset's head but Nesset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Georgiev misses its intended target.
Nesset blocks a low kick nicely.
Georgiev takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
Arnfinn Nesset is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgiev shoots and misses
and Nesset counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Georgiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nesset really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Georgiev throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Georgiev.
Arnfinn Nesset is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev misses with a looping left.
Georgiev digs a good hook to Nesset's body.
Nesset darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Georgiev slips the punch.
And Georgiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Nesset pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Georgiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset misses with a wild combination.
Nesset bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Georgiev's head.
It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Georgiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Georgiev looks to throw the jab but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nesset misses the jab.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nesset.
Georgiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Georgiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Georgiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Georgiev wants to land a leg kick but Nesset is out of range.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Georgiev.
Nesset slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Georgiev slips a straight right by Nesset.
Nesset throws a body shot but no joy.
Georgiev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nesset defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesset misses with a wild combination.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Georgiev slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nesset fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nesset scores with a jab to the body.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Georgiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nesset throws out the jab.
Georgiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesset is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Georgiev.
Georgiev fails to land the takedown.
Georgiev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nesset pinned against the cage. Nesset gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arnfinn Nesset has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prohor Georgiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset swings for the body but Georgiev moves out of range.
A big left from Georgiev misses.
Nesset throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Georgiev scores with a takedown into Nesset's guard.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesset is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nesset is looking for a triangle but Georgiev pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev pushes down on Nesset's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nesset is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Georgiev pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev controlling the pace.
Georgiev moves nicely into side control.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Nesset is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nesset is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Georgiev off and has taken his back!
Georgiev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnfinn Nesset dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nesset takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nesset throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nesset goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nesset slips under a jab from Georgiev.
Georgiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Georgiev cracks Nesset with an open hand slap.
Nesset fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nesset looks to throw the jab but Georgiev is out of range.
Nesset ducks right into an uppercut from Georgiev.
Georgiev fails with the takedown
and Nesset counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nesset jabs Georgiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgiev lands a nice hook to Nesset's body. Nesset takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nesset.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nesset duly obliges.
Donk. Nesset catches Georgiev right on the button with a cross.
Nesset looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Georgiev jabs Nesset to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nesset throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nesset. Georgiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Georgiev lands with a shot to the body.
Georgiev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesset paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesset slips a straight right by Georgiev.
Georgiev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nesset did well to prevent Georgiev getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nesset has managed to free his arm - good work.
Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nesset has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesset defending well though.
Georgiev stalling.
Georgiev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesset defends it well.
Georgiev controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesset is not content to let Georgiev control the position.
Nesset is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Georgiev pulls his head out easily.
Georgiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nesset looking for submissions off his back.
Georgiev is keen to just control but Nesset is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Georgiev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Georgiev wants to work for an arm triangle but Nesset is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesset is refusing to be controlled, as Georgiev sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Georgiev trying to control from Nesset's half guard. Nesset has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nesset has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Georgiev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Georgiev postures up in Nesset's guard and throws a big left but Nesset blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prohor Georgiev.
I think Georgiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prohor Georgiev!
Prohor Georgiev 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 Alf Konrad (ranked 400 p4p, 16 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 123 p4p, 3 weight class). Alf Konrad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Konrad misses with a right hand
and Viking holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
It looks like Alf Konrad has been cut.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Konrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Konrad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Konrad scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konrad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konrad.
Viking misses with a punch on the inside.
Viking scores with a hook to the body.
Viking lands a right hand.
Viking looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Konrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Viking throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Konrad blocks an uppercut.
Konrad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konrad's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konrad.
Viking misses with a punch to the body.
Konrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konrad presses Viking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viking misses with a punch to the body.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Konrad controls his hands.
Konrad blocking some punches.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Konrad.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konrads head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konrad.
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking lands a shoulder strike.
Konrad blocks a body shot from Viking.
Viking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Viking - that landed with a thud.
Konrad blocks a body shot from Viking.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking blocking some punches.
Viking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Konrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Konrad throws a head punch that misses.
Konrad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Viking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konrad has a couple of punches blocked by Viking.
Viking keeps control of Konrad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Konrad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Konrad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konrad working aggressively here.
Viking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
Viking lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Viking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Viking scores with a shoulder strike.
Viking lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking scores with a shot to the side of Konrad's head.
Viking lands a left hand.
Viking lands an uppercut.
Viking lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Konrad.
Viking unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Konrad! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Viking is unloading with more strikes now! Konrad drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Techno Viking! Techno Viking retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Techno Viking thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alf Konrad spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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